Some people are naturally optimistic, while others have to work a little harder to stay positive. When you suddenly find yourself in a season of grief, however, even the most upbeat person can struggle to find anything positive at all. … Continue reading →

We all make plans for our future, and hope that our plans come to fruition. While there is nothing wrong with planning, we cannot control every aspect of our future. Sometimes we are blindsided by a loss that seems to … Continue reading →

Many people who have lost a loved one discover that anniversaries, birthdays and holidays can be triggers for grief. I have found this to be very true as we have tried to navigate through life without our daughter. Special dates … Continue reading →

Time is often given credit as a healer, but in fact time is a neutral party. Time alone cannot heal a deep wound; treatment is required for healing to take place. A significant loss causes a wound to the soul, … Continue reading →

Most days, I am in conflict. I wish my daughter was still here, but I would never want her to continue to suffer like she did. Reminders of Kayln are often too painful to bear, yet I desperately need to … Continue reading →

As I have walked through the grief process, my expectations for healing and recovery have changed over time. In the beginning I imagined that being healed from grief meant I would one day be free from the pain. After all, … Continue reading →

One element of grief I have wrestled with is guilt. After losing our daughter, I spent a lot of time blaming myself.  I agonized over every decision we made, wondering what we could have done to change the outcome.  If … Continue reading →

After losing our daughter, I was overwhelmed by the thought that we would never again see a new picture of her. However, it was a blessing to realize there is one way we might see something new – through social … Continue reading →

As we brought flowers to our daughter’s grave today, we were touched by the beauty of the flags displayed all across the cemetery.  In the midst of mourning the loss of our own loved one, it is fitting on this … Continue reading →