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
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...
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...
Sharing a Muffin
On some days, the smallest of moments radiate with the brightest of lights, and I am filled with overwhelming astonishment, grief and...
No Longer Big
I knew the day was coming and then, it happened.... One of the ripple effects of Levi's severe brain damage has been a much slower...
