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Reflections on Loss

March 13, 2024
by Tricia Osterholm
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The Anniversary of Our Loss

Today marks nine years since my daughter’s passing. I can hardly believe so much time has gone by since that day. All of us miss her every day, but March 13 is especially difficult. The day we lost her was … Continue reading →

March 13, 2023
by Tricia Osterholm
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Words from her heart

I was reading through one of my daughter’s journals, since it is the anniversary of her passing. Today marks eight years that Kayln has been gone. I thought if I read her words I might feel closer to her. This … 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 →

April 29, 2018
by Tricia Osterholm
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The Promise of Heaven

I am reflecting on the promise of heaven more than ever before. In this life, we all experience heartache, and while we are on this earth we must live with painful memories. But once we cross over to heaven, we … Continue reading →

September 3, 2017
by Tricia Osterholm
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Thinking of You on Your Birthday

The flowers that we brought to Kayln’s grave for her birthday are a small representation of our love that lives on. She would be 23 today. Losing a child is so unnatural; I still often wonder how she could be … 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)