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
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
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
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
April 2, 2015
by Tricia Osterholm
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The void created by Kayln’s death is vast. I can barely grasp the fact that she is gone, let alone imagine how I am supposed to move forward without her. Each day I face reminders of her; her spot at … Continue reading
May 16, 2014
by Tricia Osterholm
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Loss and grief go hand in hand Down the road of suffering Loss says “feel the emptiness.” Grief says “this pain will never end.” Wisdom says “learn from the loss and grief.” It will reveal your strength and refine who … Continue reading
