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Reflections on Loss

September 3, 2019
by Tricia Osterholm
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25 Today

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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Another Year Gone By

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 →

November 29, 2018
by Tricia Osterholm
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A Final Tribute

Yesterday my father-in-law passed away. He was a U.S. Navy Korean War veteran. Though he rarely talked about his military service, he was critically injured and lost vision and hearing for a few days when his ship was fired upon. … Continue reading →

September 3, 2018
by Tricia Osterholm
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Hold Tight to the Memories

Today Kayln would be 24. Looking at her photos makes me feel a little closer to her, but also brings the familiar ache of longing to see her again. How wonderful it would be to hear her laugh, to see … Continue reading →