Prepare for the best
The last weekend of September, I was in church feeling overly agitated. The beautiful music, was muffled as crying children seemed to escalate everywhere. I kept thinking… maybe I’ve had too much coffee this morning! This was NOT normal. The next few moments I could barely keep my eyes open. It was NOT the sermon. …
Rainbow Reflection
Last night, on my way to our “Chosen to Shine” fundraiser, I looked up, saw a breathtaking sky and stopped to take a photo. The sun was peeking through the clouds. My phone could not capture the full beauty! Shortly after I arrived, the person that was leading the event walked in and excitedly asked…
High Five
Is this you? There are many times I don’t say anything or write—because I’m always afraid of saying the wrong thing and hurting more than helping. I know others have hurt you-when they did not realize it or were not trying to—I’m always aware as I’m sure I have done the same. Yet, you are…
A sisters heart ❤️
Five years this month is rough. We aren’t the same people we were before loss. It’s all about being grateful, finding beauty, by the grace of God, through faith. She was asked to write her favorite quote. She wrote down three and crossed off two. “Walk outside, look up, be happy” encompassed him and comforts…
A spoonful of sugar…
Earlier I received an email from a friend that gave explanation and asked for forgiveness in advance of expected crabbiness. This person is on a diet and without sugar they are not the same happy person. This I understand. One month from today will be five years since our son left this earth. That’s…
Why is there a “u” in Good Mourning?
Good Mourning! Are you one that wakes up excited with anticipation for what adventure the day will bring? For as long as I can remember, that was my mindset. As I walked outside, I would pray for the sun to be shining! Life was good! Five years ago, in an instant, life changed. At…
Things our son knew…
Parents of loss, as children return to school, liquid remains of dreams unfulfilled, run down cheeks into hearts forever stilled. Look up and receive the gifts given only through grief. They are there. MamaC Thoughts shared from August 19, 2015: Yesterday marked ten months since I last spoke with our son Connor. Most things in…
Birthday light.
A true story: Connor was loved deeply. What he taught in life was beautiful. What he taught in death was powerful. He was an immeasurable gift that no one expected to lose. His death was the single most difficult experience in many lives. His loss was an event with no ending. Friends and family have…
First love, fierce love.
One week before our son left for college, we had a discussion in his room. As long as I live, the magnitude of this conversation, will be remembered. He had taken a risk in our home, that could have easily resulted in a fire. We discussed extensively, how choices in life affect everyone in our…
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.…
Different not less
I asked our youngest daughter about a friend she obviously adored. The question: What do you love about your friend? Her answer: She is kind to me, always smiling, and LOVES to dance! But Mom… sometimes I have trouble understanding what she is saying!? Realizing something important, I inquired – Do you understand that she…