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
Category: Family…
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
Call to Action in Pennsylvania
Today I (Lesa) had a meeting with the staff from Representative Angel Cruz’s office regarding the legislation they are preparing to introduce to reform the way Newborn Screening is done … Continue reading Call to Action in Pennsylvania
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
Location Change for Tori’s Celebration!
We quickly outgrew the original space at The Hotel Hershey so we had to scramble to find a new location. God provided a PERFECT one for us today! https://www.facebook.com/events/253286948345772/ … Continue reading Location Change for Tori’s Celebration!
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
Laying Tori to Rest
O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting? For sin is the sting that results in death, and the law gives sin its power. But thank … Continue reading Laying Tori to Rest
Tori’s Box
Months ago, as we started thinking through what we wanted to do if God chose to heal Tori in Heaven, we realized that we wanted her to be laid to … Continue reading Tori’s Box
Even So, Joy 