When Tori passed away, Brennan and I made a commitment to always making March 27th a special, joy-filled day. After all, she’s having fun, so why shouldn’t we? We usually … Continue reading Six Years – Celebrating Tori
Six Years – The Impact
Six years ago today (at 9:05am) we said farewell to our beautiful daughter. That day, we went through the motions of implementing the decisions made months before – unwanted tasks … Continue reading Six Years – The Impact
Book Review: Until Leaves Fall in Paris
Until Leaves Fall in Paris is an intriguing and well-researched novel based in German-occupied France during WWII. The book not only tells a great story, but it leads the reader … Continue reading Book Review: Until Leaves Fall in Paris
Triumph and Purpose After Tragedy
As the sixth anniversary of Tori’s death quickly approaches (Sunday), and with the passing of my friend’s daughter Calliope yesterday, I have been reflecting a great deal on the beauty … Continue reading Triumph and Purpose After Tragedy
Naming the Struggle
I’ve been struggling for months. Even worse, it has taken me until very recently to put a name to the struggle. About two weeks ago I figured it out and … Continue reading Naming the Struggle
Book Review: The Girl Who Could Breathe Under Water
I love books that not only entertain but also teach. Books that are filled with wisdom in such a way that you don’t always realize the depth of the lessons … Continue reading Book Review: The Girl Who Could Breathe Under Water
Book Review: Never Leave Me
Never Leave Me is the second book in the “Waters of Time” series by author Jody Hedlund. I loved the first book (review here) so I was thrilled to find … Continue reading Book Review: Never Leave Me
An Unwanted Journey: Part Two
I want to be upfront that what I’m about to say does not reflect our current church home – we are very grateful for the fact that they never bring … Continue reading An Unwanted Journey: Part Two
An Unwanted Journey: Part One
I am not afraid to be uncomfortable. I learned fourteen years ago to embrace it and even ask for it. I spent 2007 asking God to make me uncomfortable because … Continue reading An Unwanted Journey: Part One
New Playroom and Redemptive Joy
It’s been almost six years since I wrote this post about the playroom we created for Tori in the midst of medical appointments and uncertainty. It was a project of … Continue reading New Playroom and Redemptive Joy
Even So, Joy 