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
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
January 31, 2018
by Tricia Osterholm
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December 30, 2017
by Tricia Osterholm
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This holiday season, I found myself searching for peace, wondering if it was obtainable for me. While my personal challenge is the loss of my daughter, others may be struggling with hectic schedules, tight budgets, family problems, and health issues. … Continue reading
November 28, 2017
by Tricia Osterholm
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The pain of losing a loved one can often be intensified by the unexpected consequences of grief, such as an inability to focus, lack of motivation, and lost sense of purpose. These characteristics of grief often make life difficult in … Continue reading
May 1, 2017
by Tricia Osterholm
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There is nothing on earth that can compare to the joy that awaits us in Heaven. I am sure that if Kayln was given the option at the moment of death, to come back to earth and continue on as … Continue reading
April 10, 2017
by Tricia Osterholm
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The day we first saw Kayln’s headstone in the cemetery was an emotionally devastating day. Somehow this headstone made her absence feel more final. As we stared at the stone in silence, the breeze blew the wind chimes hanging in … Continue reading
March 13, 2017
by Tricia Osterholm
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Today marks two years since Kayln died. Anniversaries stir up painful memories, and the trauma of that day comes rushing back. Knowing that she is in Heaven is a great comfort, and we are thankful we have that reassurance. But … Continue reading
February 17, 2017
by Tricia Osterholm
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Almost two years have gone by since losing Kayln, and still, random thoughts swirl around in my head about her every single day. I sit here with a cup of coffee and the laptop and try to put all these … Continue reading
March 24, 2015
by Tricia Osterholm
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Eleven days ago, my beautiful daughter, Kayln, passed away. She was only twenty years old and her death came as a complete shock. We received a call from the hospital right before midnight on March 12. We raced down to … Continue reading
