Love and loss

Mimi’s love: A story of birth, loss, and joy

November 15, 2024

Jody lives on in this precious gift from above, and I am so grateful to have him in my life.

Grief, guilt, and grace: Finding meaning after loss

November 12, 2024

Seeking guidance to find meaning in this catastrophe and for the strength to bring something good from it.

Tacky gifts and tender memories: Coping with grief over the holidays

November 11, 2024

The first holidays after the loss of a spouse are hard. Finding humor in old memories can ease the pain.

Abandoned on a Desolate Road

November 11, 2024

a poem about the feelings of abandonment after a great loss

The beauty of ordinary moments

November 9, 2024

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.

My wedding ring

November 4, 2024

It is said that jewelry is a lousy investment, but the memories, the stories, the feelings are priceless.