Birthday Celebrations
For us, Birthdays were a big deal. The entire family would come together to celebrate. We would have grandparents, cousins, aunts, uncles….just everyone. After Bob died, I didn't feel up…
No Flowers Please – In Lieu of…
Ever wonder why people have a in lieu of flowers please? …. Here is one perspective. As a little girl at my first funeral, I asked my mom,” Why are…
Peach Roses & Blue Carnations
Bob and I had dated off and on for many years before we married. During the end of our courtship, Bob surprised me with a homemade dinner for us…
1 year anniversary – Teresa
Teresa’s 1 Year 10/2010 The impending week before I was a wreck, up and down. Emotionally all over the place. I was wishing the entire month of October would just…
1 year anniversary–Jeni
For me, apparently, my grief recovery from my husband's loss was going to be scattered with other losses in a variety of forms. At the 3 month mark (February), I…
6 Month Anniversary
Teresa’s Story - March 2010 Six months and we are surviving mostly. For spring break I thought me and they boys should get away for a quick trip. I thought…
The 3 month anniversary
What is normal? It is normal to have your grief affect all aspects of your life. Physically - you may still feel tired, changes in diet and/or sleep. Thought processes-…
Wedding Ring Wonderings
Teresa’s Story The wedding ring. It can be so complicated. At first I couldn’t imagine ever taking it off. We had been married 20 years and he was still such…
The Handkerchief
Jeni's story: On the night that Bob died, my Pastor poured some oils into a handkerchief and handed it to me. The scent of that handkerchief helped me through that…
Those Darn Firsts:First Birthday, First Anniversary, First Holiday Without Your Loved One
As a person in the grief and loss field, I know intellectually the first year is the most challenging. Plan ahead for those firsts you know are likely to trigger…