Hurricanes, flooding, earthquakes, wildfires, sickness, mass shootings, threats of nuclear war, corruption, and what seems like a constant overabundance of disregard for suffering people. There is so much in the world today causing me… { read more }
I don’t know where you are in your grief today, but I want you to know I’m thinking about you. This one is for YOU. I’m thinking about you, the one grieving as you… { read more }
The first year without my husband was so painful. I was really just getting by emotionally. I was in a fog and between missing him, handling all of the first-year orders of business and… { read more }
There are many things I want to teach my children before they’re grown. I want them to be honest, kind, hopeful and responsible. I want them to work hard and also find enjoyment in… { read more }
You guys, this life is hard! Childhood especially. It didn’t used to be as bad as it is “nowadays.” (My middle age is showing again). I remember wanting to fit in during those awkward… { read more }
It’s Homecoming week. That means for over a month now, my kids have been begging to go to the big game Friday. Oh, and they’ve needed me to figure out a Mardi Gras costume,… { read more }
Parenting is trying to kill me lately. So many challenges! Sprinkle some grief (theirs AND mine) on top and we have the perfect storm going on here. Extra grace required has never been more… { read more }
I’m sure you’ve heard about the five stages of grief. It actually has a fancier name. It’s called the Kübler-Ross model, developed by a Swiss psychologist back in the 60’s. She identified five (as… { read more }
Yesterday we were honored to attend the wedding of one of B’s best friends from high school. (I’m not old, you are!). I was so excited to witness one of my favorite of B’s… { read more }
I’ve been doing really well lately. I’ve felt confident about my purpose as I move forward after loss. I’ve felt strong and determined. I’ve met challenges I didn’t think I could handle by myself… { read more }