Today, I thought it would be good to get the girls out of the house after a really tough week. So, we went tubing, did a little consignment shopping and […]
My Husband’s Hands
My Husband’s Hands A man’s hands tell so much about him. For as long as I can remember, I said I would only marry a man whose hands were as […]
Hey Dad, What’s It Like?
Hey dad, What’s it like up there in Heaven? Is it better than you could have imagined? Is everyone really always happy? Hey dad, What’s it like hanging out with […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
One Month
It’s been exactly one month since you were called away. In some moments, it feels like you’ve been gone for a lifetime. In others, I open my eyes and expect […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]