July 16, 2022
by Tricia Osterholm
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After losing a loved one, it is common to feel responsible, even when you know that their death was completely out of your control. Even seven years later, I find myself questioning what I could have done to prevent my … Continue reading
June 1, 2022
by Tricia Osterholm
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March 13, 2022
by Tricia Osterholm
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I am having trouble grasping that seven years have gone by since my daughter passed. When we first lost her, every single day seemed impossible to get through. Unbearable, really. The enormity of our loss was overwhelming. It has been … Continue reading
February 28, 2022
by Tricia Osterholm
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Rare Disease Day is February 28, dedicated to raising awareness of rare diseases and advancing research for these diseases. Fewer than 5% of rare diseases have a treatment approved by the FDA. That is a troubling statistic! This topic is … Continue reading
December 31, 2021
by Tricia Osterholm
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Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom (Psalm 90:12) As the new year approaches, I have set aside some time to reflect on the year ahead. This verse has given me a starting … Continue reading
November 13, 2021
by Tricia Osterholm
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Sharing my daughter’s story and my experience of losing her is very important to me. Parents who have lost a child often feel very alone, like no one understands what they are going through. There are commonalities with all types … Continue reading
September 3, 2021
by Tricia Osterholm
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Kayln would be turning 27 today. I miss her so much! In the week leading up to this day I have experienced a roller coaster of emotions; everything got stirred up as the day approached. She has even appeared in … Continue reading
July 31, 2021
by Tricia Osterholm
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We live in troubled times, and it’s hard to be at peace amidst all the chaos around us. When we are faced with all this uncertainty, there is one truth we can cling to: we are promised peace that transcends … Continue reading
March 13, 2021
by Tricia Osterholm
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Today is the sixth anniversary of my daughter’s passing. It is so hard to believe. She would be 26 now, and I can only wish she was living the life I had hoped for her. Just as I never imagined … Continue reading
February 28, 2021
by Tricia Osterholm
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February 28 is Rare Disease Day, meant to bring awareness to rare conditions and the people affected by them. Finding out that our daughter had a rare disease was shocking, especially because we found out too late. The doctors could … Continue reading
