Grief / poetry

My Husband’s Hands

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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 […]

Building Bridges

Hey Dad, What’s It Like?

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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 […]

Building Bridges

A Time to Weep

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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

A New Year Without You

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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

Perspectacles

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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 […]

Building Bridges / Child Loss / faith / Grief / Sermon

Is He Worth It?

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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

Daddy Doll

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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 […]

Grief

One Month

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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 […]

faith

Daddy’s Girl

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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 […]

Grief

I Am a Widow

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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

Building Bridges

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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 […]