Have you ever felt invisible, even in a sea of people? You know, you’re at a gathering, and you look around to see everyone engaged in conversation—except you? Or maybe you’re even with your family and still feel unseen. You sit on the outside looking in, and no one notices. These are your ... Read More about Unseen
Life Preserver
I open my eyes, and it is clear another day has dawned. Cursing that I have to start another day, I roll over and force my feet to the floor. How can I get through yet another day with the heartache that weighs so much that it pushes me beneath the surface? Over and over, again. Feeling guilty for ... Read More about Life Preserver
I See You
I see you, mama. You have lost your child — you have lost a part of your heart. Every day it’s a struggle to get out of the bed. Maybe there are days when you don’t. Days when you need to pull the cover over your head and just be. You have days when you are disappointed that you even woke up at ... Read More about I See You
Dads Grieve
While I am not a dad, I have had a front-row seat to several dads who are grieving. Our culture tells men to “be strong!” That is interpreted as don’t cry, don’t show fear, don’t show weakness. What a burden to strap to a dad who has lost his child. Just as his wife (not in all cases) is the mother, ... Read More about Dads Grieve
A Perfect Shade of Green
We are finally painting the exterior of our home. We attempted to get this done last year around this time. It never happened. We got the quotes (ohmyword, get out your envelope and save for this) and then — stalled. I don’t know what happened other than nothing seems as pressing as it used ... Read More about A Perfect Shade of Green