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Reflections on Loss

April 24, 2017
by Tricia Osterholm
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Snapshot of an Ordinary Day

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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Emotional Journey

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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Stone of Rememberance

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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A Blessing Revealed

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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In the Midst of Loss

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 →