Everyone is well-meaning when they attempt to comfort someone who has experienced a loss. Whether you’re at a funeral, dropping off a casserole, or commenting on a Facebook post, finding the right words to say can be challenging. Before Wayne died, my go-to...
Want to know how to make a difference in the lives of the people around you? Choose to live like Wayne. I received the following message via Facebook. I hope it encourages you to see the best in everyone — even when they can’t see it in themselves: Ms....
Want to know how to make a difference in the lives of the people around you? Choose to live like Wayne. I received the following message via Facebook. I hope it encourages you to see the best in everyone — even when they can’t see it in themselves: Ms....
*Written January 26, 2020; Wayne’s second birthday in heaven. He would’ve turned 49 today. And I would’ve been teasing, taunting and telling Wayne to enjoy this final year in his 40’s before becoming REALLY old. And I know he would’ve...
My constant battle: simultaneous feelings of both grief and happiness. I must balance the complex emotions of honoring and remembering my late husband, while not letting memories overwhelm me to the point of sadness. And at the same time, when I have moments where...
I shared this on Facebook as we approached our first Christmas without Wayne. We’re at the four-month mark today. The boys and I are doing OK…probably because we’re stuffing down our emotions just to get through each day. I’m grateful for friends who continue to send...
