Wed
Jul
03
There is Healing in Sharing Your Story
I think it was a week or so after my husband died when someone referred to me as “widowed.” It was my mother. She was talking to someone and she...
Fri
Jun
14
Missing Dad
I was 7 years old when my dad died suddenly. I felt like I lost my whole world. I felt like I was walking through a fog those first few...
Thu
May
23
Our Dragon Is Grief
The hardest day in my life has been watching my son, watch his father (Dennis) , his hero and his whole world, breathe his last breath. It took him six...
Fri
May
10
It’s Not Okay, But I Will Be Okay
“Oh, I’m sorry!” is how every person responds after I tell him or her that my mom passed away when I was younger. I am a physical therapist, so this...
Sat
Apr
27
15th Annual Family Lives On Race for Traditions
Join us for a fun-filled family morning in Eagleview Town Center supporting children and teens who are grieving the death of a parent. This 5K and 1 Mile fun run...
Thu
Apr
25
Unknown Strength
When I was asked to be a part of this project, I laughed because I never thought of myself as a strong person per se. A strong mother, yes. A...
Fri
Apr
05
Carrying My Dad In My Heart
My dad died in 1970. He was 26-years-old, married to his high-school sweetheart, and the father of three little girls, ages four, three, and one. He played football for the...
Fri
Mar
29
I Smile My Best Smile
We all have moments in our lives that change us- strengthen or weaken us, whether they be good or bad. They can be meeting someone, having a new experience, hearing...
Fri
Mar
22
My Last Firsts
It’s true when they say the years go fast but the days are long…and I can’t believe tomorrow marks 10 months since Stephan passed. I don’t know about you, but...
Fri
Mar
15
Less Than Three
Back in the days before emojis came along, we used to type a heart like this “<3”. And I guess when you tilt your head sideways it really does look...