Remembering God’s Faithfulness in the Storms
It’s happening more often these days. It happened tonight. My 94 year old mother-in-law bowed her head and put her
Twelve Things I’ve Learned About Grieving These First Six Months
Today marks six months since Mama went home to Jesus. I’ve learned some things about grieving in these days. I’ve
Mama Memories All Around
A couple days ago I saw that a purple iris had popped open in our garden right behind the house.
Making a Plan for my First Mother’s Day Without Mom
I’m planning ahead this time. My birthday took me by surprise– I was so emotional the day before and the
Birthday Tears
I thought I was doing quite a bit better in this whole mourning process. I haven’t been feeling weighed down
Mama’s Legacy
Four months ago today Mama had her last night on this earth. She was taking long gaps between breaths. Scary
Mourning Mercies
The other day I went to Culver’s to pick up lunch. At the drive thru window I saw a young
Looking for Blessings in the Shadow of Mourning
I’ve been ready to cry on and off all day. And it’s a little confusing. Today is the birthday of
We Have a Brother Here
I remember several years ago, I was visiting my Mom and Dad one day. One of my brothers walked by
Remembering Mama
I was talking to my Aunt Harriet on the phone the other day. She said, Aunt Vera always said, “’No
God's Grace and Life's Challenges 