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 Three
Tag: Family
My Third Mother’s Day
I have never been one to embrace or become attached to holidays like Valentine’s Day or the other “Hallmark Holidays” like Mother’s Day, primarily because I have been taught to … Continue reading My Third Mother’s Day
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
No Regrets
Tori has been in Heaven for twenty-six hours now, and while we miss her deeply, I cannot express the peace that I feel. I have often pondered over the … Continue reading No Regrets
Tori’s Bucket List: Find Easter Eggs
Though finding eggs has nothing to do with the reason we celebrate Easter (the Resurrection of Jesus), it is a fun activity for children to do. It was a fun … Continue reading Tori’s Bucket List: Find Easter Eggs
Unprepared
We are taught from an early age that knowledge prepares you for what lies ahead and can usually ease the difficulty or stress of the situation. We study for exams, … Continue reading Unprepared
Unexpected: Our First Year Post-Diagnosis
Brennan and I each wrote our own posts reflecting on how we were doing one year ago, and you can read them here and here if you missed them. We … Continue reading Unexpected: Our First Year Post-Diagnosis
Tori’s Bucket List: Picture with Santa
My parents had mentioned that they would love to have a photo of Tori with Santa, but with her being in the hospital – and the normal holiday and family … Continue reading Tori’s Bucket List: Picture with Santa
Tori’s Bucket List: Make a Gingerbread House
As we thought of fun Christmas activities for Tori to do, the idea of making a gingerbread house came up pretty early. It was something we had never done ourselves, … Continue reading Tori’s Bucket List: Make a Gingerbread House
Even So, Joy 