When your child dies…
Your heart is broken. The dream of what you thought would be, is no more. There are reminders everywhere of the joy brought through this love. There seem to be so few that truly understand. Yet there are. We are connected and brought together. We feel beyond broken. The pain is relentless. A roller coaster…
Happy New Year!
Last year on this day our Chosen to Shine team was on a mission in Honduras. We left at 3 am on New Years Day to “Start with a Serve!” It was an amazing, life changing trip! 2018 New Years Day was spent setting a leadership growth plan in place for C2S. When asked the…
Happy Thanksgiving!
Remembering those that have lost loved ones or are struggling on this day of Thanksgiving. This quote by Christopher Robin was always one of my favorites. “If ever there is a tomorrow when we’re not together…there is something you must always remember. You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than…
Passion to equip
Last night as we presented our passion to equip parents with legal and insurance necessities for their 18 years or older, adult children, a horrific accident happened on I-55 near our home. Two daughters in the same family were lost. Please take a moment today to pray for all families involved. Each time there is…
Put in Place – Just in Case Event
Dear friends: For clarity, the information we are sharing is NOT just in case your child leaves this earth. It prepares you to be able to act for your adult child in case they are hurt or injured. Realizing people do not want to think about this, please understand that being prepared is MUCH better…
Put in Place – Just in Case, you missed the first one.
In this season of thanksgiving, we are offering you essential knowledge about what you must do to be prepared, as your child becomes an 18+ adult. Our gift back through the loss of our 19 year old son. EVERY adult should have this information. Prepare versus repair. We will have an attorney present to answer…
Put in Place – Just in Case.
It has taken three years of navigating grief with the loss of our son, to be able to speak the rest of our story. One would believe that we spent that first year just absorbing the loss of our first born child. If only that were the case. On October 23rd, 2017 at 7pm at…
Do you believe?
As I was in labor with our first child, I looked up at my husband and said, “I can’t do this!” He smiled and said, “Well, I believe you have no other options and I KNOW you CAN!” By the grace of God, WE did and he was born. Nineteen years later, on the day…
October forgiveness…
Fall has always been my favorite time of year. We have three family birthdays in October. In 2014, we had three birthdays and a funeral. No one expected the funeral. Truth is, that with all the beauty of fall leaves in October, we are now filled with anxiety. Trauma sneaks in our unsuspecting days and…
Loss and growth…
The shock of loss still hits full force some nights. I walk through our home realizing how much has changed since you left. Sometimes it’s difficult to remember what was here before and what you would remember. This holiday weekend reminds me that it was your last visit home. It was your dear sister’s sweet…
Happy heavenly 22!
The day Connor was born, we were awake for hours. He was due August 1st and was born at 2am, on August 1st. He was never one to wait around. He was a happy, silly kid with a big heart and beautiful eyes. Dressed in full denim, people would comment at what a pretty girl…
When you close your eyes…
Parents, after you read this, close your eyes. Imagine all the photos of your children in your home. All the places there are memories of school work, drawings, and handmade gifts placed before you. Music begins to play and you are instantly transported back in time. Smiling faces, singing, silliness, opening birthday presents and that…