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Returning To Work After Bereavement Leave-10 Tips For The Supportive Co-Worker
Today I’m writing on a subject that seems to be rearing its ugly head more and more, so I thought it was time to share about my experience. It’s a topic that affects us all at some point and one that...
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Easter Love and Happy Memories
With Easter right around the corner, I can’t help but think of my last Easter with Lydia. We had always enjoyed the sunrise service in the middle of the desert. There’s nothing quite like getting up...
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Remembering Siblings- Growing Young (Book Giveaway)
In honor of National Sibling Day today, while thinking of all those who siblings have gone too soon, I’m giving away an autographed copy of the book “Growing Young: A Memoir of Grief” by Bridget Park....
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Conversations At Bedtime-Through A Child’s Eyes
The conversations at bed time are some of the best. It was a few short minutes earlier when they were cranky, mouthy and resisting the much-needed routine pillow time. However, once snuggled under the...
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When You See That Cross On The Side Of The Road…..
Another road trip completed. It was an emotionally exhausting last weekend and one in which I was extremely happy to finally be home. We loaded up the car, me, the four kids and the adorable dog, and...
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The Day My Daughter Died-The Blessing of a Nurse
Daphne:In honor of Nurse’s Appreciation Week, I’m sharing an old post, one that warms my heart. Originally posted on Grieving Gumdrops: The Sweeter Side of Grief: Yummy! While getting ready to take my...
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Mother’s Day Angels
Daphne:Blessings to you all this Mother’s Day. Originally posted on Grieving Gumdrops: The Sweeter Side of Grief: A little surprise I found while going through some boxes. This was the last Mother’s...
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My First Rainbow
It had been only a few weeks since Lydia had died and the sounds of our empty house were deafening, haunting me night after night. It was like reliving a horror movie over and over again, unable to...
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For Better or Worse
For Better or Worse…… Those words don’t even come close to describing the ups and down of my marriage…they are simply a vague statement that we routinely say without realizing the depth of those few...
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“The Brush of an Angel’s Wing”-Book Giveaway
I’m so excited to be teaming up with my friend Lisa over at the Good Grief Cook blog. She has an inspiring and delicious blog which contains life lessons, stories and wonderful recipes. It’s awesome....
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Why I Love Bedtime At My House….
With four boisterous children, my eagerness for bedtime is probably not what you’re thinking. Although, many nights I secretly anticipate the quietness and after the kids are asleep, giving me the...
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Fireworks Forever
Ever since Lydia passed away, I have struggled with the Fourth of July. Typically a fun family weekend full of patriotism, parades, good food and family, however, seven years ago it turned to a...
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A Look Back..Seven Years Ago
My travels last weekend brought me through another five hours alone with four kids in the car. By the time we got back home, let’s just say I was exhausted, drained, and tempted to sell my little...
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When Your Grief Comes Uncorked-To The Mom Across The Parking Lot
It wasn’t until I got into the car and that I realized I may have had an audience…. To the mom across the parking lot staring at us……… You saw me yelling and pretty much screaming at my stubborn...
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The Mom Quilt
Being a mom is an experience I wouldn’t trade for anything. Although my perfect dreams on motherhood were altered over 7 years ago when Lydia died, every part has made me who I am today. And for that,...
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RUNNING IN HEELS: A Memoir of Grit and Grace (Author Interview and Book...
“My life of peril became a life of promise. Thank God, I am no longer that lonely, insecure younger self. I have a voice. I am valued. And I am loved. I’ve learned to confront my past, live in the...
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Birthday Blues-The Challenge of Celebrating While Grieving
I hurried to get the kids to bed as it had been an exhausting day. You know the kind where every second it seems some little critter is tugging at your sleeve, yelling, screaming, and saying “Mom, he...
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Complicated, Extraordinary and Inexplicable Love
I laid down and then it hit me. The exhaustion that had consumed me, the emotions of writing my memoir and everything in between. Typically, I tend to keep myself so busy with work and children, that I...
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Take Care Dear Ones-A Letter From The Heart
I received a card in the mail a couple of weeks ago. It was a touching reminder of my past and a loving gesture from one the members of our old church before we moved. You know the ones that reach you...
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How A Zebra Changed My Life-(Can Animals Really Help Your Grief?)
Reposting one of my favorites…. So, why you ask, does that odd and quirky lady always have that pesky yet adorable little dog in tow? While it can be a bit annoying and distracting, many fail to...
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