Death hurts Did I need to tell you that? I often hear phrases that sound like somehow God is not good because death is in the world. “How...

I’ve been reading a book called “Grief Day by Day” by Jan Warner this year. Many of the chapters have resonated with me but not...

“Did you see her? That lady in church today, you know the one who had tears in her eyes?” “Yeah, as soon as the pastor started to preach,...

I can only imagine the joy you feel in heaven today. This is your third birthday away from us and I will admit it baby girl—it’s hard...

Often when I write about grief, how difficult it is to bear, I forget to share an important aspect of this life I now lead. Grief is my...

I registered myself for a conference that is coming up. The suggested hotel that popped up is the last hotel that I stayed in with...

Daylight Savings Time arrived along with the cooler November temperatures. I awoke after a fitful night of sleep feeling a little like...

I read somewhere that “Grief is Love”. That would explain why my heart feels about to burst. All the love that is gathered up, overflows,...

A grieving parent hangs on in many ways. The tangible items that seem unimportant become the last connection to one gone on before us. My...

I’m going to share a favorite picture of Daddy and Millie in honor of his birthday today. We have lots of good pictures over our lifetime...

It's June 20th. For the first 43 years of my life that date held no special significance to me, rather it was just a hot summer day...

When your child is a warrior, you have no choice but to go into battle. When your warrior goes to heaven, the fight is NOT over. When you...

After 23 months you would think the missing might be a little easier, the pain a little less sharp… You might think I am healing because...

Some moments I think I will share of joy and expectation. Other times of pain and sorrow. Laughs and smiles. Tears and ragged sobs. Of...

I lay down to take a nap, sure my body needs rest. Yet none comes... Instead my eyes are drawn to the curtains and the memories of sweet...

A few of these pictures I have never shared before. Like the family one. It was after we had camped in the rain for a week. It was...

This time of year brings back so many Millie memories. 2018 - we were at Disney World, a wonderful family vacation! Millie was 18...

“I aspire to be a giver. A giver of love, a giver of hope, and a signpost that points to Christ, the ultimate giver.” (giving)...