As we look around our world today, we see many faces of grief and pain. Many families and friends are hurting and are in need of comfort and hope. Steve, a friend of mine and someone who I worked with for many years, died after an intense cancer battle on August 13th. It was just…
Last month, my two daughters and I watched the movie “I still believe.” It is the story about Jeremy Camp’s journey regarding the beginning of his Christian music career and of his relationship with his first wife Melissa. Originally, we were planning on watching this movie in the movie theatre; however, due to life in…
Today, as I stood at my son’s grave, I could hear the song “21 Years” by TobyMac rolling through my mind as the tears poured down my cheeks. I have listened to this song a variety of times these last days. This song is newly released, and I was almost immediately told about it upon…
Dearest PK, How I wish that you were here celebrating turning 24. I can still remember the last time that I saw you just like it was yesterday. You were 18 and were headed over to your friend Tanner’s house to spend time with your friends. I remember your big smile and your loving hug.…
I had the privilege to sit down with Haley and write as she spoke to me about her life. The following blog is written from our time together. Haley’s story… Haley was born to Kathy and John David in 1995. When Haley was born, Haley’s parents owned a farm with her dad’s dad and her…
As each of us travel on our own grief journeys, then we all have different paths and coping mechanisms. Ever since my husband was killed in a work related accident in August 2011 and 22 months later when my only son was instantly killed in a car accident at the age of 18, it has…
Just a little over three weeks ago, a beautiful girl named Mikayla died at the age of 17. Mikayla was fiercely loved by her parents, family, and friends. She was very involved in FFA, 4H, and in the Vet Science program. She was a teen leader on the livestock team and participated in grassland judging.…
Do you know what helps you when you are grieving or in emotional pain? This is truly something that is important to know for those who are grieving and are in pain. The way that we seek or desire support and care in our grief will be different for all of us. Some of us…
5 Years Later… June 26th. The night before this heartbreaking day, MiKayla and I left to begin driving to our destination. We both worked Monday and then left shortly after we had gotten home. We wanted to drive as much of the trip the night before as we were able to because we had an…
Today should be PK’s 23rd birthday. Parents who have had a child die are quite comfortable with this word- should. Nothing is natural or expected about burying my child. Everything in me wishes and longs to still be with him. The loss of a child is heartache beyond words. I blogged before on grief and…
