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Yes, That’s My Scar-Let Me Tell You the Story.
Whether it’s the large scar on my leg resembling claw marks from the barbed wire fence when I was 17, the circular scar from the mole removed 15 years ago, or the jagged lines that reside on my upper...
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Soulscreen- SPF 100: How to Apply Protection For Your Soul
I spoke to a dear friend the other day, one who I hadn’t talked deeply with in years. We exchanged stories of children and caught up on life. She opened up about her personal struggles with work,...
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The Hand in the Darkness That Held Me: The Heart of a Chaplain
Day in and day out, they put their own lives and families on hold, extending their hands to others. They are a shoulder to cry on, a gentle ear to listen. Irreplaceable servants that act selflessly...
View ArticleTo All the Grieving Mamas, He Sees You
On those moments when you can’t get out of bed When the pain is so sharp this new life can’t possibly be real When you don’t recognize the woman in the mirror He sees you When you are etched with...
View ArticleSeeing the Sweeter Side of Grief: Recognizing Rays of Sunshine for the...
The day WILL come… When you realize you haven’t cried in days When you are able to look at their photos and smile When you are so thankful to be their mom When you feel a twinge of happiness...
View ArticleIs There A Sweeter Side to Grief? How to Uncover that Elusive Silver Lining
I started my blog a few years ago and entitled it Grieving Gumdrops: The Sweeter Side of Grief. It had been a few years after my daughter Lydia had passed away and I was at a place where I needed to...
View ArticleGrateful and Grieving on Thanksgiving
It was November 27, 2002 and the clock had just turned past midnight. After a rigorous 24 hours of labor and nearly missing an emergency C-section, early this Wednesday morning my beautiful daughter...
View ArticleThe Untold Secret About Making Your Teen’s Lunch: Because There’s So Much...
There’s so much pressure from the world these days for teens to make their own lunch which many believe will miraculously transform them into responsible, grateful human beings. Yeah, I beg to differ...
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Faith Over Fear
These are my people. They complete me. I tried to get a selfie with all of them, but of course it takes 50 attempts to get one that is even close to sharable. You never know what they will do! So this...
View ArticleThe Heart of a Chaplain
Instantly my mind went there. Yeah. That excruciating place we often try to avoid. However, it only takes a split second and we grieving parents can go there. We know the feeling of tragedy, that...
View ArticleFinding The Real You After Child Loss
It’s no secret that we lose ourselves after our children die. I have seen so many posts on social media about this recently. Parents are lost, desperately searching for themselves, their purpose and...
View ArticleGrieving Dads- We See You
To the countless dads on Father’s Day, living with part of their hearts in heaven You are often the forgotten ones, but we see you The ones who couldn’t wait to be fathers, pacing in the delivery room...
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A Glimpse of Grief and Gratitude
Sharing again words from the past, a glimpse of grief. July. It’s here and bittersweet for me. It’s a beautiful month for our nation, one in which we should all celebrate. Yet on the other hand, its...
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The Road to a Peaceful Heart
I was listening to one of my favorite christian speakers this morning, filling my mind full of positive vibes and the message just happened to be about peace. I reflected back on different times in my...
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He’s Got You
I wish I had all the answers in life. But I don’t. And I am reminded of that today. Life gets heavy. Super heavy. We have good days and bad days. Days where life seems easy and effortless, others...
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Letting Go of Fear
These are my people. I tried to get a selfie with all of them, but of course it takes 50 attempts to get one that is even close to decent. You never know what they will do, so this is the best we...
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Essential Self-Care Tools to Boost Your Well-Being Daily
“Just another tool for your toolbox,” she repeated the phrase so many times I lost count, forever imprinted in my mind. As she lathered my hair, I soaked up her generous advice on conditioners and...
View ArticleThe Power of Gratitude & Perspective
So, it wasn’t the best day. I backed up into my husband’s car in the dark, on my way to a meeting. I didn’t see it in the mirrors. It was dark. (Did I mention that?) Well, it left a healthy size dent...
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A New Year Without Them: Finding Strength and Hope in Grief
It’s hard to see a new year coming, especially for those with losses so new. We feel like we are leaving part of us behind as we desperately plead for time to stop. Whether this is your first or...
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When the Sun Feels Far Away: Trusting God for Tomorrow
So many of you are going through difficult times right now and facing tomorrow can be one of the most difficult things. Recently, while thinking about hardships of those close to me, I shed some tears...
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