January 30, 2021
by Tricia Osterholm
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I wish I felt free to talk to others about my daughter – what she was like, what my best memories of her are. I am uncertain how people would react to that though, so I end up talking about … Continue reading
September 3, 2020
by Tricia Osterholm
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Kayln would be 26 today. In the photos below she was 16, and it’s hard to believe a decade has gone by since she was this happy, healthy young lady. I feel both blessed and broken looking at these pictures, … Continue reading
July 30, 2020
by Tricia Osterholm
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This photo brings back happy memories. The children we encountered in Guatemala loved my daughter; they were fascinated with her hair and loved to braid it. Kayln was always so good with kids, very patient. Passing out candy to the … Continue reading
March 13, 2020
by Tricia Osterholm
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Five years ago today I Iost my daughter, Kayln, but the passage of time has not changed my love for her or my longing to see her again. Navigating this path of loss and grief has meant finding the courage … Continue reading
January 26, 2020
by Tricia Osterholm
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I woke up in fear again today. I can’t remember what I was dreaming about, but the anxiety was overwhelming. This is happening more frequently lately, most likely because the five year anniversary of our daughter’s passing is coming up … Continue reading
September 3, 2019
by Tricia Osterholm
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Today is my daughter’s birthday; Kayln would be 25 today. This is a difficult day to get through. I am feeling worn out right now from a multitude of emotions. I imagine what it would be like if I could … Continue reading
March 13, 2019
by Tricia Osterholm
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Today I am feeling the loss more deeply. It’s hard to face the reality that another year has gone by without my daughter. The anniversary date stirs up the painful memories of the day we lost Kayln, and it comes … Continue reading
