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
Crescent Cove to Open: A Special Resource for Children and Families
This month I had the pleasure of being invited to co-write an article with Ted Bowman, an internationally recognized grief and family...
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....
Fragments of a Routine: what remains after the death of a medically fragile child
I have lost my son. I have lost his community. I have lost our routines. I have lost my job and identity. What remains today are fragments.
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...
Announcing Levi's Life Celebration
We invite you to join us on Sunday, March 12th to celebrate the life and passing of our seven year old son, Levi Shu. This will be a...
