Beauty and a Beastly Challenge
We currently have three teenagers. Those five words contain serious emotion for both them and us. If you have been blessed with raising a teenager, you understand. It’s been said that when young adults turn 25, they realize and appreciate their parents. I’m not sure, as we have not experienced the age of 25. Our…
10 in 20
COVID has been a catalyst for change among loss. SOOO MUCH CHANGE! Each time we are presented a significant opportunity, it’s formed in the crucible of crisis. What we are feeling, is grief. Ten years ago this month, two traumatized children stepped into our lives. Our party of five became seven over night. Good or…
What’s your plan?
Good Mourning! 🔆 Did you wake up thinking of your plans for today or this weekend? I was forever planning…every moment. When we experience loss, plans change, we change. The control we thought was ours, disappears. We fall to our knees, dust off our bible and plead with God to help us make sense…
Connor John ~
Today marks 4.5 years since our son left this earth. Some days, it is still hard to breathe. Today, was one of those days. My heart will forever miss his beautiful smile that exploded everywhere he went. His hilarious jokes and laughter. The endless joy he brought to life. Our children are truly a gift…
10 gifts for a grieving parent.
It is in the quiet crucible of suffering, that your prayers and friendship are urgently kept. Pray for and with them. Be there, to simply listen. Mention their child’s name. Find a need and kindly fill it. Love them without judgement. Share a fond memory of their child. Holidays are hard, send them a card.…