Love and loss
Letting go, one shoe at a time
Reminders of what I loved, of what I’ve lost—and what I still need to keep dusting.
Read MoreThe blessings in the brokenness
In the face of Parkinson’s and loss, I’ve learned that rising above pain doesn’t mean denying it—it means transforming it.
Read MoreMimi’s love: A story of birth, loss, and joy
Jody lives on in this precious gift from above, and I am so grateful to have him in my life.
Read MoreGrief, guilt, and grace: Finding meaning after loss
Seeking guidance to find meaning in this catastrophe and for the strength to bring something good from it.
Read MoreTacky gifts and tender memories: Coping with grief over the holidays
The first holidays after the loss of a spouse are hard. Finding humor in old memories can ease the pain.
Read MoreAbandoned on a Desolate Road
a poem about the feelings of abandonment after a great loss
Read MoreThe beauty of ordinary moments
We often remember the big milestones in life—a marriage, the birth of a child, graduations—but it’s the little, everyday moments that we tend to take for granted.
Read MoreMy wedding ring
It is said that jewelry is a lousy investment, but the memories, the stories, the feelings are priceless.
Read MoreShaped by love and sorrow: A journey of transformation
The painful loss of his beloved wife has shaped him into a new man.
Read MoreComing out of deep sorrow
Two months after unexpectedly losing my wife, here’s what I’ve learned on my grief journey so far.
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