Tragedy has the power to unite us, or to divide us. We get to choose. I saw this in my marriage after the death of our daughter. The less difficult […]
Building Bridges
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A Time to Weep
Someone recently told me that I “put up a good front.” But that’s not at all what I wish to do here. In fact, I believe authenticity builds community and […]
Building Bridges
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A New Year Without You
This picture was taken on New Year’s Eve, at midnight, last year. Our lives were so blessed and the future was so bright. Now, as I face a new year, […]
Grief
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Perspectacles
I learned a new word today: “Perspectacles” I love this word! But what does it mean? I’m so glad you asked! Here’s what I read: ………………………………………….. When the grief train […]
Child Loss / Christmas / Sermon
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God With Us
I’m not going to lie. It’s terribly tempting to feel sorry for myself this morning, as I think of so many families celebrating Christmas together today. But I opened my […]
Building Bridges / Child Loss / faith / Grief / Sermon
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Is He Worth It?
Yesterday, I sat on Jeremy’s grave and asked him to tell me how to do this without him. Of course, I didn’t expect him to answer. But God…. Early this […]
Grief
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Daddy Doll
Meet “Daddy Doll.” When Korinna was a baby, we were shopping at a department store and we heard her calling from the cart “Dada, Dada!” We turned just in time […]
faith
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Daddy’s Girl
Our youngest was a daddy’s girl. Of the five children, she was the one who preferred Jeremy, even over me. So, naturally, whenever she needed comfort, she ran to her […]
Building Bridges / devotional / faith
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Packages of Fear
Today, I had to vote. Alone. For the first time, ever. I know that may not seem like a big deal, but every “first” without him threatens to unravel me. […]
Grief
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I Am a Widow
At first, I hated the word widow; after all, I’m too young to be a widow! But scripture reminds me that widows are very precious to God and I cannot […]
devotional / faith / hope
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Building Bridges
I didn’t set out to write a blog. I only started this page to give my family and friends updates on Jeremy. Shortly after he graduated to Heaven, it took […]