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Visiting Texas – Blog #13
Read more: Visiting Texas – Blog #13I met Jason at a restaurant in Dallas. Jason was the one that was holding the gun when it went off and shot Ryan. My mother went with me. I was so nervous to meet him. I could tell he was scared when I saw him. We hugged and he said he was sorry. I…
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A Chosen Mother – Blog #12
Read more: A Chosen Mother – Blog #12“There is a unique pain that comes from preparing a place in your heart for a child that never comes.” – David Platt I wanted to take the time to honor all the grieving mothers this week. Unfortunately, I know way too many. It is every mother’s worst fear, only when it happens, it becomes…
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Losing My Sister- Blog #11
Read more: Losing My Sister- Blog #11May Day 2010, I stood beside my oldest sister holding her left hand. I knew God was taking her, but I also knew she didn’t want to let go. My mother was on the other side of her. I whispered into her ear that I loved her and it was okay to go. I felt…
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Signs – Blog #10
Read more: Signs – Blog #10I am not a person who likes bugs of any type. I would much rather see a snake than a spider. I remember one time Neal teasing me saying I pushed Ryan over trying to get away from a bee. Well, he did exaggerate some. I didn’t push Ryan over, but I did run away…
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Getting Help – Blog #9
Read more: Getting Help – Blog #9As time passed, it became harder and harder to seek outside help. I knew the grief wasn’t going to go away, but I thought it would become easier. “No one ever told me grief felt so like fear.” -C.S. Lewis, A Grief Observed. Talking about my loss made me worry that people were judging me,…
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Changes – Blog #8
Read more: Changes – Blog #8“Change is hard at first, messy in the middle and gorgeous in the end.” – Robin Sharma I have had my share of scary changes. I was required to learn how to manage new routines and demands while facing traumatic loss. It took awhile to feel comfortable in my environment again. With some changes, it…
