Writings

Walking the journey of grief is akin to a soldier navigating the trenches of war. My father, a World War II veteran, shared little about his war experiences, but he did recount the need to seek refuge in the trenches. As a griever, I too have felt the urge to hide from the onslaught ofContinue reading “Experiences Unique to the Griever”

No matter how much time passes, we will look for them forever. Our loved ones who have gone before us to Heaven will never be forgotten. Regardless of the passing days or changing seasons, our search for them will endure, a testament to the depth of our love and the strength of our memories. TheyContinue reading “We Will Forever Look for Them”

All loss is complicated and overwhelming, but child loss is a loss like no other. For those who have experienced the loss of a child, my heart is joined with yours. If we are to survive the loss of our loved one, there comes a point when we must find a way to begin theContinue reading “Healer of My Heart”

I wrote this during the first year of my grief journey when each day was a rollercoaster of emotions. My thoughts were often jumbled, and many times I didn’t recognize the person in the mirror. Would it be the rational, calm, and understanding Pat looking back at me? Or, would it be the grieving mother,Continue reading “Hope for My Weary Soul”

A few months ago, I came across a profoundly empathetic post. It resonated with me so deeply that I feel compelled to share it with you. The loss of a loved one often shatters our understanding of the world. Grief, a complex blend of anguish and beauty, can be the most devastating experience. The author,Continue reading “Grief: A Complex Blend of Anguish and Beauty”

Have you ever noticed how memories can evoke both joy and sorrow as we navigate through grief? It’s a unique journey for each of us, as we’re all wired differently. For me, seeing pictures of my girl brings a sense of joy, and I’ve scattered many of them throughout my home. But I’ve also spokenContinue reading “Memories Can Evoke Both Joy and Sorrow”

If you are grieving, you may relate to the feeling of hopelessness that can sometimes accompany the journey through grief. Have you ever wondered if there is hope for your weary soul? During the first year after Melanie’s death, I vividly remember feeling alone, as if I were stranded on an island. I couldn’t understandContinue reading “Hope For Your Weary Soul”

Sometimes, it’s easy to look around us and question why some people appear to have it all—no stress, worries, sickness, death, or loss. However, things aren’t always as they seem to be. Life has both blessings and challenges. Although we will all experience difficulties and loss in life, if we hold on to our faithContinue reading “Grief: A Time for Healing and Restoration”

A few days ago, the world commemorated the 80th anniversary of D-Day. As I watched the images online, I was transported back to the time when we visited Normandy a few years ago. The sight of the beaches, the echoes of history, all reminded me of my dad, a WWII veteran. I remember the storiesContinue reading “This Battle Called Grief”

Child loss was the hardest thing I’ve ever had to go through in my adult life. I wasn’t sure if I’d survive this time four years ago, but miraculously, I am still here. I’m not only living but thriving in a way I never thought possible. Sure, life is different than it used to be.Continue reading “Grief: Turning the Hurt into Help”

Friends, please welcome Guest Writer, Martha Wilson to the blog today. Martha is all too familiar with walking the grief journey as she experienced the loss of her husband, Jimmy at the young age of 28. I believe you will be inspired and encouraged by Martha’s story. “Praise be to the God and Father ofContinue reading “Let Me Introduce You”

If you’re at the start of this long road, please be encouraged that with grief, there’s hope for the journey. We are not meant to suffer through life alone but to lift one another up. Even if it may not feel like it right now, as we all have to take this step-by-step, I’d like toContinue reading “Grief: There’s Hope for the Journey”

As I was driving down the road, I turned on the radio and heard a live broadcast from Nashville featuring Jason Gray. He began singing a song I had never heard before called Not Right Now. The raw emotion in his voice and the poignant lyrics instantly resonated with me. I’ve heard Jason’s music many timesContinue reading “Not Right Now”

As we approach Mother’s Day, there will be many mothers grieving the loss of their children and daughters grieving the loss of their mothers. Even though many of us still have children on this side of Heaven, for which we are so very grateful, it doesn’t eliminate the fact that experiencing loss forever changes us. Continue reading “Loss Forever Changes Us”

Each year the week before Mother’s Day, the world observes International Bereaved Mother’s Day. Who knew there was such a thing? I didn’t realize this until I needed to know. We acknowledge this day because no matter what the circumstance surrounding the death of our children, we would choose to be their mother over and over again. Continue reading “International Bereaved Mother’s Day”

It’s been a challenging couple of months. It seems like one thing after another. I’m sure you all know what I mean. All of us have experienced times like this. It’s part of life. But it does lead me to ask some of the hard questions, like why do bad things happen to good people?Continue reading “The Hard Questions”

Although I probably won’t have the opportunity to meet most of you personally, we are still very much connected by one thing – loss. Our hearts are joined by being on this journey together. If you are in the early days of your grief, I’m sure you have a lot of questions, such as: WillContinue reading “In the Waiting”

Stolen glimpses of hope. These words were whispered to my heart as I lay in bed at 3:00AM, wondering what I would write about today. As a writer, I always want a few blogs in my draft folder, just waiting to be published. This alleviates any self-imposed pressure I may feel. As much as IContinue reading “Stolen Glimpses of Hope”

I love my friends. Some of them are so much more than friends – they’re family. Sisters of the Heart. I would be lost without them. When I think back to when Melanie first ran ahead to Heaven, some friends immediately rushed to my side. I will never forget them, nor the care they providedContinue reading “The Great Disappearance of Friends”

Over the past two weeks, I’ve thought about the strong influence of grief in our lives and the one who makes me strong. After loss, grief shapes how we feel and impacts how we handle difficult situations. Recently, my husband went through a difficult medical situation, which we are still walking through. Although I’m relievedContinue reading “The Strong Influence of Grief”