The Journey

Today is my appointment at the mortuary to visit my precious son. Tanner, I'm coming to see you baby boy. Have those arms open wide. And so I...

In talking with some new friends today they pointed out something interesting... There's a name for a person whose spouse dies: widow. There's a name for...

I'm fighting sleep with every ounce of my being. I don't know how to face tomorrow. One month. One month since I lost my baby. One month since...

In the midst of my grief, I'm trying to somehow help my son find his way without his best friend and brother. He loves Tanner. He...

My baby always wanted to be home. It was his very favorite place in the world. He is finally where he belongs. Home. I missed you, baby. Still do. Will...

It's been hard to say thank you. Gratitude? No problem. The depth of my appreciation for all who have come alongside me in this heartbreaking...

I'm not okay. And I finally learned, or maybe just finally accepted, that it's still okay to not be okay. I've heard and felt buzzings that,...

Last night during our Bible study we hit the topic of forgiveness. God calls us to forgive those who sin against us "seventy times...

I was living every mom's dream. Moms, you know that magical age around three or four where your children are potty-trained but amazed by everything,...

Today, I can't. And when I can't, I write. Sharing memories of Tanner is the only thing that will momentarily pull me from grief without taking...