Monthly Archives: August 2013

Why do people say that my memories will bring comfort? Right now, they don’t. They bring pain and most often, tears. I suppose I should be grateful for the memories but right now I find myself trying to distract my … Continue reading →

This story is from months ago.  Truth be told, it happened only days after we lost Grant.  But I have not been able to record it here, until now.  This memory, this story, this testimony is precious to me, and … Continue reading →

I hesitate to post this.  And I wouldn’t if so many of you hadn’t asked. It feels awkward and could appear self serving. But after I posted this “Ten Things Bereaved Parents Wish You Knew” I had so many folks … Continue reading →

108 days…108 days, three and a half months ago, my life changed forever.  I thought I would be further along by now.  I’m not quite sure why? And what does “further along” even look like?  I’m not sure of that … Continue reading →

The other night my 19 year old son and I were struggling.  It comes without warning. You think you’re doing well, and then something reminds you of Grant, and you’re immediately overwhelmed with sadness, grief, longing. We cried, we shared … Continue reading →

Is Christ my first love? I thought He was. I have proclaimed He was many times. But in light of Grant’s death, I sometimes now wonder?  This loss has made me re-examine my affections. Philippians 3:8 Indeed, I count everything … Continue reading →

Contentment.  Is it possible for me to be content in this situation?  It seems impossible, but God’s word teaches I can learn to be content in every circumstance. Philippians 4:11-13  I have learned in whatever situation I am to be … Continue reading →

Glenn and I are leaving for a trip tomorrow with friends.  It’s to celebrate the 50th birthday of a dear friend.  It’s tradition, that we all leave town together when someone in the group turns 50.  Someone asked me this … Continue reading →

People keep saying that I am strong. I have heard several comments like the following, “I don’t know how you do it. You’re just so strong.” But I need people to understand the exact opposite is true. I am weak! … Continue reading →

Today marks 3 months.  Three months since Grant’s accident, and tomorrow it will have been 3 months since he left Earth, for his Heavenly home.  The longer he’s gone, the more I miss him…