May and October, two of the most beautiful months of the year, and I struggle through both. Without warning, I will find myself enter into this terrible funk that I cannot shake. In May, it starts around Mother's Day, and doesn't end until the 23rd, the day my mom died. October is the month of … Continue reading #33 May & October.
Tag: grief journey
#30 My Dad’s New Friend.
It is a strange concept to think about your dad dating someone new. My dad is visiting with our family this week, and he brought his girlfriend with him. I knew he had been dating someone for the last several months, and I knew from what he had told me that things were getting serious. … Continue reading #30 My Dad’s New Friend.
#29 Two years today.
Today marks two years since my mom has passed away. As a daughter, with the close bond that I had with my mother, losing her at a young age was one of the most difficult things I will endure in my lifetime. I understand that while I was a grown woman - she was there … Continue reading #29 Two years today.
#27 Help Me, Mom.
I just finished listening to the It's Okay to Laugh: (Crying is Cool Too) audio book by Nora McInerny Purmort, and I absolutely loved it. I started following her podcast a few weeks ago - Terrible, Thanks for Asking - and I was curious to learn more about this person who has been through so much, yet has … Continue reading #27 Help Me, Mom.
#26 You’re Doing Alright, Mama.
As a parent, you never know if you're doing the right thing. There's no crash course you take, it's all on-the-job training. Will has been continuing to bring up his Nana every night, and I was beginning to feel like I wasn't explaining things clearly for him since he kept bringing up the same issues. … Continue reading #26 You’re Doing Alright, Mama.
#25 Timing is Everything.
I always wanted to have my kids three years apart. I don't know when that idea nestled itself into my brain, but I know that it was long before I had kids, got married, or had even met my husband. Three years apart, that was the plan. It's amazing to me the timing of the … Continue reading #25 Timing is Everything.
#23 A Good Friend.
You know when you have those days when you feel like you're falling apart, and then a good friend sends you a message and your whole day is turned around? That's what happened for me today. I was really struggling with mixed emotions left over from Mother's Day, and one of my best friends sent … Continue reading #23 A Good Friend.
# 22 Mother’s Day.
For those of us who have lost a mother, a grandmother, a child, or other significant woman in your life, Mother's Day can feel like a blessing and a curse. I am so grateful to be a mother to my two beautiful boys, and on this day I choose to acknowledge and celebrate that aspect … Continue reading # 22 Mother’s Day.
a life well loved 