Seven years ago, I learned a profound truth: it's okay to feel sadness, as Jeremiah and Jesus did. Sadness is a genuine emotion, a gift from God allowing us to fully experience life. However, we aren't meant to dwell indefinitely in that sorrow. We must rise beyond it! Rise from the ashes! Rise from our sadness, rise from our sorrow, and rise from our grief. Embrace every fragile emotion, but do not linger there. Allow hope to blossom within, igniting the passion that compels

Arizona, 2021. Josh's journey of hope, dreams, and unforeseen challenges.

Reflect with me on the passage of time: 1 year, 5 months since Josh's passing. Join me on a journey of grief, healing, and faith.

Marcy stood at the crossroads, the path ahead shrouded in darkness. The whispers of despair echoed in her ears, tempting her to surrender.

Time stretched out like an endless desert, each grain of sand a moment of despair. The horizon offered no hope...

How do we celebrate a loved one’s birthday after they are no longer here? Read on to learn of 8 ways that help us honor and remember them.

Wednesday December 14, 2022 Dear Josh, I feel so sad today. How do I celebrate without you here son? Your absence is especially felt...

A week ago was Thanksgiving. I didn't know how I would get through the first holiday of this season... but, I made it! I am making it...

Have you experienced a recent loss or in the past few years? Someone close? Someone you love deeply? Is it a grandparent or parent, your...

I can't believe it's been 9 months. I haven't written here since the start of summer. I did draft a post and have gone back to it since,...

There's a great divide between us now. One unexpected. Un-imagined. Undesired. Where I am you no longer are. Where you are I long to be.

"The End is Near..." I heard moments before closing his casket. This brought me comfort, peace and hope. And with that, I closed the casket.

Today marks one month since my sweet Junebug passed away. While the pain of missing her is still very real, I'm slowly but surely on my way to recovering from grief, moving at my own pace, not by the expectations of others. Join me in honoring her memory through cherished photos and reflections on enduring love.

Two weeks and four days. I'm still crying every day, missing my sweet Junebug terribly. In the face of overwhelming sadness, I share my raw journey through recent loss, the comfort found in shared experiences, and how unexpected blessings and faith offer solace in the hardest moments.

Losing my sweet Junebug left my heart aching. As I navigate this profound grief, I've found solace in exploring what happens to our beloved animals after they leave us. Join me as I share personal insights, find comfort in near-death experiences, and hold onto the hope of a joyful reunion.

Just one week after losing my sweet Junebug, I'm sharing the raw, honest truth of my grief—and the deliberate steps I'm taking to walk through it. From finding comfort in unexpected places to leaning on faith and practical actions, this post offers insight into navigating profound loss and choosing to live, even when your heart is broken.

The 5th day. Harder than yesterday. But still I breathe. I remember she fought...to...live.

How do you navigate a world shattered twice? This deeply personal post shares my raw journey through the intertwined grief of losing my beloved cat, Junebug, followed just six months later by the unimaginable loss of my son, Joshua. Find comfort, understanding, and the quiet strength of faith in shared experience.