Life has brought significant challenges – from heartbreaking loss to unexpected moves and 'floods' of memories. In this update, I share our story of perseverance, the commitment to rebuilding Budget Genealogy, and how every act of support is helping us create a path forward.

Here's the backstory to the Poem: A LOCK, A KEY: BOUND FOR ETERNITY During my recent trip back to Maryland for my daughter's wedding,...

My reflection, recounting the journey of ironing Joshua's burial clothes and the deep significance it held then, and what it means now.

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.

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.