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We jumped in the car to run some errands. He driving, me sitting beside him staring out the window. Silence, so much silence these days. But even in the quiet, we know without doubt, what consumes the other’s mind.  And … Continue reading →

As I look back over the last few months, I can hardly believe all that has happened.  Grant has traded Earth, for Heaven, leaving us here to figure out life without him.  A very close immediate family member tried to … Continue reading →

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 →