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…
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.…