Tag: grief
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The Diamond Dozen
The author celebrates reaching their 120th blog post, reflecting on their seven-year blogging journey. They share personal challenges, including health issues and the loss of loved ones, while highlighting significant milestones, such as the births of grandchildren. Despite hardships, the author expresses gratitude and excitement for future writing endeavors.
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The Ohana Princess
The post reflects on a resilient young woman’s journey battling Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, highlighting her adventurous spirit, humor, and strong family bonds. Despite challenges, she served as a source of encouragement to others, ultimately embodying unwavering hope. After seven years of fighting, she is remembered as a beloved family member and testimony of faith.
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Reflecting The Year: 2025
Looking back over the year 2025 and realizing that what we can accomplish in a year is so much more than any New Year’s resolutions that might be written on a piece of paper.
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Eight Birthdays
Reflecting today on my daughter’s birthday. Today is the eight birthday since God called her Home.
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Grieving During The Holidays
While none of us want to think of grieving during the holiday season, grief does not take a break during the holidays. In fact, for most of us, I think holidays can be a catalyst that amplifies our grief at times. I know for myself, Christmas time is especially difficult. I often find myself caught…
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Grieving What Never Was
Grieving the loss of loved ones encompasses not only memories but also missed opportunities and unfulfilled potential, highlighting the complexity of grief beyond tangible losses.
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In The wee hour of the morning
In September, the author faces the death of her mother-in-law, reflecting on grief, family memories, and the misconception that things improve post-funeral.
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Grieving is a Weird Thing
Grieving is a complex experience, marked by a painful void that leads to emotional turmoil and fear of forgetting the deceased. However, one clings to these memories, seeking solace in faith and strength to move forward.
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The Pieces Of My Heart
Last night I had a dream about my daughter Kate. It’s been almost seven years now since she went Home to be with the Lord. In the dream she was in a coma, not like it was in real life, with her connected to tubes and a ventilator and no hair; swollen from the medications.…
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Time for a change
After years on antidepressants following personal losses, the author realizes the need for change. They reduce medication, discovering clarity, creativity, and deeper emotions about their grief and personal journey.
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September 11th Homeschool Resources
September 11, 2001, deeply impacted Americans, evoking severe emotions and reflecting on unity, faith, and the loss experienced, shaping both personal and collective memories.
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Top 10 Things You Should Never Say To Someone Who’s Grieving
The content discusses the struggles and inappropriate responses faced by those grieving, emphasizing the uniqueness of each loss and the need for sensitivity.