June 12, 2017
by Tricia Osterholm
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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
June 12, 2017
by Tricia Osterholm
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“We talk about heaven being so far away. It is within speaking distance to those who belong there.” ~D.L. Moody (1837–1899)
June 5, 2017
by Tricia Osterholm
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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
May 30, 2017
by Tricia Osterholm
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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
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
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 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
