May 22, 2017
by Tricia Osterholm
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One aspect of grief that I did not expect was the occurrence of intense dreams and nightmares after losing our daughter. For the first year after Kayln passed away, I had many nightmares, as a result of processing the trauma … Continue reading
May 15, 2017
by Tricia Osterholm
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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
May 8, 2017
by Tricia Osterholm
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Kayln adored animals, and had a special bond with them. They seemed to know they were safe with her. As early as three years old, she would sit on our front porch and pet the neighbor’s cat every day. Throughout … Continue reading
April 24, 2017
by Tricia Osterholm
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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
April 17, 2017
by Tricia Osterholm
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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
April 3, 2017
by Tricia Osterholm
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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
March 27, 2017
by Tricia Osterholm
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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
February 8, 2017
by Tricia Osterholm
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Christmas 2017 was our second Christmas without our daughter, Kayln. When our son moved away for college this past September, we were even more aware of the emptiness in our house. My husband and I were grateful that our son … Continue reading
January 20, 2017
by Tricia Osterholm
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While I have been working through the grief of losing my daughter, I have learned to change my outlook on what to expect from other people. Over time, I realized that no person can make this better, not even those … Continue reading
October 30, 2016
by Tricia Osterholm
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Grief is the price we pay for loving someone. The greater the love we have for a person, the greater our grief when they are gone. When a memory of my daughter causes instant pain, I remind myself that this … Continue reading
