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Hello friends! We are beginning another month – one that leads us into two major holidays. This will be my fifth year of not having Melanie with us, and although my heart isn’t as raw as it was that first year, there still remain moments of sorrow. I know all too well that when you’veContinue reading “How to Be Thankful When Your Heart is Hurting”

As the Fall begins to peak here in Georgia the beautiful red maple that sits in our front yard is beginning to look magnificent once again. It reminded me of something I shared previously which still remains true today – even in the midst of underlying sadness, we truly can be both grateful for whatContinue reading “Grateful for What We Have While Grieving What We Lost”

When I was early in my grief journey I couldn’t fathom life without my daughter in it. My mind could not begin to imagine what a day would be like without her laughter, seeing her smile, or never hearing her voice on the other end of the phone again. As time moved forward, I beganContinue reading “Making Room for Loss”

As the seasons transition and the air fills with the crispness of autumn, it’s normal to find our emotions shifting alongside the natural world. For many, the change in seasons also marks the onset of various holidays and festivities, which can evoke a wide array of feelings. As we navigate grief during seasonal changes, it’sContinue reading “Navigating Grief During Seasonal Changes: Honoring Our Emotions”