Most of us have written the script for how our life should go. When the unexpected happens, we are stunned, and wonder how this could have happened.  An illness, a death, a job loss, and other circumstances can catch us … Continue reading →

How often do we underestimate the value of ordinary moments? Doing simple things like chalk art on the back porch might have seemed mundane at the time; just a way to pass the time on a sunny day.   Now, though, … Continue reading →

After losing Kayln, I was uncertain how to go on. The grief process is unpredictable, and I felt helpless against the barrage of emotions. Anger and bitterness could easily set in, and become a way of life. But that would … Continue reading →

Blessings can come at the most unexpected times. One Saturday we thought we should try to go through Kayln’s closet. Going through your loved one’s possessions after their death can be overwhelming, and it is easier to put it off … Continue reading →

Sometimes circumstances only make sense after events unfold.  As our daughter’s health deteriorated before our eyes, we prayed so hard for an answer, and the harder we prayed the more elusive the answer became.  Every attempt to help her failed, … Continue reading →