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
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
