Hello, have you ever had something go so wrong, it blew up everything you knew to be true about yourself and the world around you? Grief does that. It beats the crap out of you, picks you up and throws you into the new day. Every day.
My son was killed. It catapulted my family into a community of mourners. It is where I live now. If you know love, you will also know loss. Here, I share stories of great loss, the struggles of mine and my fellow grief warriors. This is also a place of hope and discovery. It is a place to explore how we might be able to one day whisper, Good Mourning, to our grief.
If you are new to grief, know that although grief is an individual journey, you are not alone. Start reading my blogs, from the beginning. Where I was and you are now. And if you need someone, reach out to me. I am here for you.
Spring, where grass will become new & green The signs from our loved ones will be seen In butterflies, dragonflies & nature’s delight Of morning suns & stars at night. Spring brings with it a message of hope, Bright colors & chocolate to help us cope. The scavenger hunts of years reminisced Bunnies & petting… Read more: The Spirit of Spring
When my daughter and I planned our weekend away so close to our birthdays, we decided to make it into a birthday celebration. Just the two of us. A trip to enjoy the mountains, to shop, try a new restaurant or two and to rest. Both of us have been going at full speed and… Read more: A Hug from The Mountains
One of Zane’s close friends, who calls me “Ma”, has been a part of our family for over twenty years. A self-proclaimed orphan, he spent a lot of time at our home because of the dysfunction of his own home. I watched this brave young soul rise above every challenge when most would have thrown… Read more: Towards A Home Sweet Home
I must share the aftermath of St. Patty’s Day this year. We did show up at our local watering hole with family and friends joining us. We did have too many libations, including the traditional shots of Jamesons. We ended up at home, pouring myself to bed to wake the next morning from a text… Read more: The Others in Pain
My latest read was about how many spaces our grief needs and how to build room for each. Leanne, a Pastor who tended to her Parish in their times of joy and sorrow, found herself personally dealing with grief, when her sister passed away after a long battle with cancer. Grief knocked the foundation of… Read more: Grieving Room by Leanne Friesen
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