I try not to think about what might have been, cause that was then… We can’t go back again, there’s no use giving in, and there’s no way to know … Continue reading What Might Have Been
Category: Blessings
When Jordan Hill Visited…
Somehow we neglected to post on this blog about our visit from Jordan Hill of the Seattle Seahawks in April! I was reminded of this when our story appeared on … Continue reading When Jordan Hill Visited…
Removing the Sting of Death, Part One
Disclaimer: As with anything I write, I write with the understanding that we all process death and grieving differently – even as believers – and this is not a judgment … Continue reading Removing the Sting of Death, Part One
Mother’s Day Surprise
While my dad was still in Pennsylvania with us, I came up with a plan to fly to California for a week over Mother’s Day weekend as a surprise for … Continue reading Mother’s Day Surprise
Day One
Today our new life begins. A life without Tori. A life with new purpose and priorities. The visitors have stopped, the mail has slowed, the house is quiet. Tori has … Continue reading Day One
The Discipline of Gratitude
I was taught a lesson (a discipline, really) during my senior year of high school that has had a profound impact on my daily life: the discipline of gratitude. A … Continue reading The Discipline of Gratitude
Transparency in Grief
Several people in our lives have expressed concern that we are suppressing our grief or being “brave” for the world instead of being mournful in the wake of losing Tori. … Continue reading Transparency in Grief
Tori’s Celebration of Life – Part One
We asked several of our photographer friends to help us capture Tori’s Celebration of Life on Saturday so that we wouldn’t miss a thing. Here are some of the photos … Continue reading Tori’s Celebration of Life – Part One
Update: The Wall Project
As most of you know, we had set-up a GoFundMe a month ago to raise enough money to make our main living area more accessible for Tori – both for … Continue reading Update: The Wall Project
The Joy of the Known
I realized recently that part of our inner joy and peace comes from the knowledge that we don’t have to wonder anymore when she will be taken from us. We … Continue reading The Joy of the Known
Even So, Joy 