Normalcy
The other day I took the twins to an appointment. The tech helping us asked them all sorts of normal questions including, "Do you have...
From July 9, 2019
I'm usually thinking about one of three things at any given time. 1) the days immediately surrounding Beau's death 2) what life would...
Grief Concealer & Why I Write
Another year started, another year without our son, another year as a grieving mom walking around with an ever-present-yet-carefully-conc...
Goodbye, Cayma Girl
We sadly said goodbye to our sweet Cayma Girl last night. She died very peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family telling her,...
Good, Instead of Grief: Beau's Birthday
I think what every grieving parent wants is for their child to be remembered and for their child’s life to make an impact or create...
Beauments From Italy & More
I'm home from Italy and processing one of the best weeks of my life. There was beauty everywhere I looked and in every person I met....
On Mother's Day
Mother’s Day. A day that was created to celebrate mothers and all they do. A seemingly joyful day for all. But I know now that for many,...
Bump In The Road
Remember that time I was basking in my trip to Europe and really pulling myself out of my storm season by instead focusing completely on...
Nudges, Yeses, and Italy
You know those moments when it feels like something (or someone) is invisibly nudging you in a certain direction? Those moments when you...
Storm Season
Lately I’ve had a new image pop into my mind when I picture my grief. Most of the time, it’s like I’m on a pontoon boat in a calm bay....
