Some days you can expect it, other days it hits you like a tons of bricks. That’s the reality of losing a child, or any loved one for that matter. Grief knows no limits, and just when you think life is smooth sailing, the heartache returns with a vengeance. I like to call it the seasons of grief. …
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I'm Old! Why I'm Having The Best Time In My Late 30's
As the clock struck midnight, I was sound asleep, my mind dancing in dream as my husband softly snored next to me. After a few short hours of sleep, my eyes darted open at the sound of my toddler. “Wake up Mommy,” my daughter squealed while trying to climb and pull me out of bed. It was at this …
When A Birthday Brings Both Celebration And Grief
It's a special day that only comes around once a year; a day filled with cake, presents and happiness. But, as I found out this year, it's difficult when a birthday brings both celebration and grief. My daughter, Peyton, deserves the biggest celebration and as much cake as she can fit into her …