Thirty two years ago I lost my Daddy. So many of my readers know the story of my mom and of her journey through dementia but probably not much about my sweet Daddy. When I say that I miss him every day it is absolutely Continue reading →
Grief is Funny
Grief is funny. Well, not really funny, but it is amazing how it can sneak up on you just when you are least expecting it. I have said it before and I will keep saying it – grief is hard. Really hard. I don’t expect Continue reading →
Grief – What NOT to Say
A repost but one that I believe is worth reposting. Recently a friend was commenting that someone said something totally inappropriate to an individual who had recently suffered a loss. In this case it was a death and the remark was one of those ones Continue reading →
When Things Don’t Make Any Sense
Events in our area lately have left me shaking my head and wondering what on earth is going on in the world. If you follow me on Facebook you have no doubt seen the many articles and news pieces I have posted over the past Continue reading →
What NOT To Say to A Grieving Person
People say the darndest things sometimes. Here’s a list of what NOT to say. Continue reading →
That Farthest Shore (via poemsandponderings)
Seems like a great post for a Sunday morning and since I was coming up empty this morning—thanks to Jake—I have a post worth posting!!! Sunday morning, I think something spiritual is in order. I just finished this on Friday last, (9/2/11) and in Continue reading →