When Valentine’s Day Isn’t The Same
Valentine’s Day symbolizes love and hope for the future. But sometimes, after we’ve lost someone special, it can be difficult to enjoy this day. And this is thoroughly understandable. If you’re thinking of someone who is no longer with you today, try to remember the special Valentine’s Days you did get to share together. Try [...]
Christmas 2011
On this Christmas evening, I’m sitting with my family all relaxing together after a memorable day and eve. We’ve shared wonderful food, delicious desserts, fun gifts and so much laughter our sides hurt. There is something about spending time with my family when we goof around with each other, making each other scream and double-over [...]
A Thanksgiving to Remember
After the death of a loved one, the first Thanksgiving can feel unsettling at best. “Exactly what could I be thankful for?” might be the line playing in your head. You shouldn’t feel badly for having these feelings as many folks who are grieving at holiday season usually silently say this to themselves, even if [...]
When Weird Things Happen
“I was standing in the garage and all of a sudden the door to the inside of the house swung open by itself. It freaked me out. Am I the only one who notices these things?” Tim in Oklahoma Actually Tim, my mind is filled with stories from other people who have had similar experiences [...]
Loving So Deeply…It Hurts
I am reminded today of how deeply we grieve and why that really is the case. I believe we grieve so deeply because we loved so deeply. And when someone has loved so deeply they expose themselves to the vulnerability of feeling incredible pain when that loved one has died. When we are falling in [...]
