My oldest son’s college move-in date is August 14th. That day will also mark the 4-year anniversary of his dad’s death. Yeah, what are the odds it’s the exact, same date??? Ugh. It’ll most definitely be a day filled with a double whammy of emotions. But as I...
God is the author of your story. He determines the course — the good, bad and ugly. But YOU are the editor. And only you can decide how your story is told. Just like a good book editor polishes, refines, and directs the focus of the story; cutting out the nonessential...
This is Freddie and Betty. Three years ago, shortly after Wayne died, I saw this sweet couple walking hand-in-hand around the track at the CAC. It made me sad. It made me feel so alone. Why didn’t we get a chance to grow old together? But then I decided to be happy...
I shared this on Facebook as we approached the 2-year anniversary of losing Wayne. I was organizing the linen closet today and found a bag hidden in the back. I knew exactly what was in it. And I knew I needed to look at the contents. These items represent the last...
It’s very common for grief to hit hard with the changing of seasons. * That little blade of green grass peeking through a brown, brittle terrain. * Red checkered table cloths and burgers on a grill. * Leaves whirling by on a crisp, cool morning. * A frozen turkey in...
