Despite the empty pit in my heart that took up residence when my baby sister died, I feel as though I am “seeing” her every morning when the sun comes up when that little voice calls my name from her crib.
What I Learned From The Death of My Son
Losing my son has made me appreciate my other children even more. I understand that life is not guaranteed, even to the young and wonderful. I understand that every single moment is a moment that will never come back, so I have to enjoy it while I can.
Life and Death in the Dressing Room
You are trying to pretend that you are on just another mother-daughter shopping trip. But the stakes have never been this high. Prom? Hah. Wedding dress? Who cares. This is about life with a capital L. You are terrified.
What Should we do if we See a Bear?
With little outdoor experience and a tendency to run as anxious as my daughter, at the time I had researched what to do if you encounter a bear in the woods.
How I Talked to my Kids about the Death of a Parent
Telling my young kids their father had died was probably the worst thing I have ever had to do.
Finding Peace After the Death of a Pet
In the depth of my grief, I found poignant gratitude for the opportunity to have experienced such deep love for a furry friend.
Unexpected News
We discuss, we talk, we make a plan to apologize for mistakes, to ask for forgiveness. It’s all he can do.
The Dirt on the Grave
Last week a friend of mine sent me a picture of her 16-year-old son’s grave. She finds comfort in visiting and what struck me was the dirt.
I Wish I Could Stop Time
By Kathy Glow. I know about too late, and it guts you.
Thankful
By Jessica Watson. Since losing our daughter, I don't have it in me to manage the craziness of big parties and the hustle and bustle of all the holiday happenings that made up our life before.