Since grieving is as individual as a fingerprint, each person’s journey through it is unique. I will share some suggestions that helped me get through the devastating early years after the loss of my son in hopes they can make…
Years ago, I read a lovely novel, The Magic of Ordinary Days , by Ann Howard Creel. Back then, I truly did appreciate the magic of ordinary days. I did. I greeted each day with purpose and a very long…
Dear Mom & Dad, There may be moments when you wonder about me. How I am doing since our precious family member was stolen from us. A few things I wish you would know: I am hurting so much, but afraid to…
Having been a bereaved mother for nine years, I am now able to look back and see how I was able to get from, “I don’t think I can survive this all-consuming pain” to “I will always love and miss…
It’s mid-August in Nebraska which marks another school year starting. To some it’s the thrill of having their kids gone all day so they can get things done at home. To others it’s the stress of wondering if their child…
I went to a wedding last weekend. It was the wedding of my son Davey’s first love. She is a beautiful girl and I have kept in touch with her since losing my son almost five years ago. When I…
I had gone to bed early. It could be any day now and a grandma needs her rest. My daughter’s words pierced my dream, “Mom, it’s Nathan, it’s time.” This is where I was supposed to grab a few clothes…
Do any of you believe in signs or messages from your deceased child? I do, and it helps me with the grieving process and to overcome tough days, like her birthday. Every time I see a penny that shouldn’t be…
Life was so easy that first summer that Tad and I were married. During the evenings, we would take off with the dog for a walk on our country road because we could not get enough of the luxurious summer…
Hello fellow bereaved parents, grandparents, and siblings. I am writing this article in anticipation of my attendance at the 42ndNational Conference of The Compassionate Friends (TCF). If you are at the conference or online, I hope you will feel the…
