When You Feel Like a Parenting Failure
I’m not sure there has ever been a moment as heart-breaking as that one. My good intention had totally devastated my child.
Tag Archive for: grief
A Prayer for the Grieving at Christmas – Revisited
Perhaps you too feel as if this year has been a nightmare, destroying your peace and security. Perhaps you feel as if your very life is crumbling, collapsing. Perhaps you can no longer hold in the tears, no longer pretend everything is just fine.
Do You Have 2020 Vision?
How will we view 2020 years from now? Will we still have 2020 vision? Or will we have 20/20 vision?
When Tragedy Strikes
Tragedy has been all around us the last few weeks. What do we do in the midst of our pain and suffering?
Grief: Thoughts for Kobe Bryant’s Wife and Children
What would I say to Kobe’s wife and children if I had the opportunity?
My heart breaks with you…
Navigating the Waters of Grief
Grief is defined as deep sorrow. But there are no words to adequately describe grief.
Buddy Jack
Ten years ago, my kids were begging for a dog. It was right after I learned of my husband’s affair but long before we separated. I somehow convinced my ex-husband to let the kids have a puppy. After searching for the perfect puppy, I settled on a Bichon Frise. The breed is small, good with […]
In Loving Memory
When I was walking through my divorce, I remember that moment of surrender. “Lord,” I cried out, “I don’t want this journey, but I will take it if this is what you have for me. But don’t you dare mess with my kids!” I’ve dealt with my share of hurt and pain over the last […]
Of Loss and Love
“My [loved one] passed away last week. … Now that I’m older and have traversed this experience I just walk around wondering have the flood gates now opened? Who’s next? What sudden tragedy will happen around the corner?” Loss and fear seem to go hand-in-hand. We lose someone important and suddenly we fear losing those […]
