Oh the holidays. They have a tendency to be filled with a heaping helping of that lovely little thing called guilt. We feel it creeping up on us when we…
infant loss
Caring for Your Living Child
My son Reeves was 3 years old when Madison was born asleep. It was October, and I can remember being very fearful of the upcoming holiday season and how we would navigate…
It’s OK Not To Be OK
Thanksgiving is officially behind us and for many of us, it was a difficult day. It’s was a day that feels different than it should, and may be very different…
Thankful
Thanksgiving is tomorrow and I can’t help but daydream about your second Thanksgiving with us. I can imagine you would be excited to try the sweet potatoes and turkey –…
A Note to My Future Cranky Self
I found this picture recently and my heart exploded. Just look at this blissed out couple on their honeymoon. You can see it in their eyes – they love each other…
Mudita – One Year Later
A year ago today, I had “mudita” tattooed on the inside of my right wrist. It had been one month since I lost you. I was desperately clinging to the…
