September 3, 2026
by Tricia Osterholm
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Today my daughter, Kayln, would be turning 32. It’s so hard to imagine that the last birthday we celebrated with her was when she turned 20. I often wonder what she would be doing now if she were still here. … Continue reading
March 13, 2025
by Tricia Osterholm
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Today marks 10 years since our daughter passed. I can’t believe it has been so long since we have seen her, heard her voice or her laugh, or given her a hug. We have missed out on an entire decade, … Continue reading
September 3, 2023
by Tricia Osterholm
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Today Kayln would be turning 29 years old. I love this photo of her, the sunlight filtering through the trees, shining on her hair and face; just beautiful. I find myself dwelling on what could have been; it is hard … Continue reading
January 31, 2023
by Tricia Osterholm
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After years of dealing with the pain of losing my daughter, I find myself falling into the common coping mechanism of avoidance. It can take many forms; throwing myself into my work, finding projects to keep me busy, binge watching … Continue reading
March 13, 2022
by Tricia Osterholm
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I am having trouble grasping that seven years have gone by since my daughter passed. When we first lost her, every single day seemed impossible to get through. Unbearable, really. The enormity of our loss was overwhelming. It has been … Continue reading
September 3, 2021
by Tricia Osterholm
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Kayln would be turning 27 today. I miss her so much! In the week leading up to this day I have experienced a roller coaster of emotions; everything got stirred up as the day approached. She has even appeared in … Continue reading
September 3, 2020
by Tricia Osterholm
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Kayln would be 26 today. In the photos below she was 16, and it’s hard to believe a decade has gone by since she was this happy, healthy young lady. I feel both blessed and broken looking at these pictures, … Continue reading
September 3, 2019
by Tricia Osterholm
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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
October 28, 2018
by Tricia Osterholm
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What to do with a loved one’s belongings after they have died is a dilemma, and there is no one size fits all solution. It is a very personal process and other people may not understand why it is so … Continue reading
September 3, 2017
by Tricia Osterholm
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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
