Eulogy Poem for my Son
Over the past two years, many of you have asked for a copy of the poem I wrote and wove into my son Levi's eulogy. When speaking this...
Thanksgiving Bereavement: a brief reflection
Bereaved mother reflects on the intersection of Thanksgiving to her son's death. She offers an opportunity for fellow Bereaved Families
He Gathers Community: Lessons from the One Year Anniversary of my Child's Death
In my previous post, Approaching the One Year Anniversary of my Child’s Death, I wrote about of my inability to plan this season for our...
Approaching the One Year Anniversary of my Child's Death
I am a planner. I love to plan. It is a strength of mine, one that has served me well through many seasons of life. As the one year...
First Christmas Card without You
I imagine the hurdle of writing our Christmas letter and selecting photos for our Christmas card will forever be a dilemma. How do we acknow
On the Cusp: further unraveling after my child's death
There are moments in life when we find ourselves on the cusp of change. Occasionally we face tremendous change. Life altering change....
The Trees Weep with Me
Last week I took a walk in the woods along familiar paths. A place where the content of my walks changed when our friend Isaac passed. I...
Remembering Levi's Friend Isaac
Dear Sweet Isaac, Here we are at the one year anniversary of your departure from this earth, back into the Lord’s heavenly arms. As you...
The Dancing Shirt
As a parent there is something very special about watching your younger children grow in shape and size. Inch by inch they begin to fit...
One Breath in, No Breath out
It can take but a moment for a loved one to die. With no warning a typical day can become their last on earth. I think about this...
