Author, Speaker & Grief Counselor
I know that Memorial Day is to remember those who died while serving our country while in the military. It’s often mistaken to be the same as Veteran’s Day, but for me, it is also a reminder to remember loved ones who have died. Do what you need to do.… Read the rest
I was challenged by my friend Audrey Zemke to post 10 pictures on Facebook that bring me joy. Today, I posted a photo of my family in a restaurant. It was one of the last times we were all together with Steve’s sister Anne. It brings me joy to be … Read the rest
For those of you who knew my son Cory, you also knew that he talked about dying and going to a place he called ‘Summerland’, beyond the Rainbow Bridge where God lives in a huge crystal castle surrounded by incredible beauty and love. The artwork is his seven-year-old depiction of … Read the rest
“Say not in grief he is no more but in thankfulness that he was.” Hebrew proverb
I ran across this online today, and it sparked so much in my heart, brain, and soul that I had to add it to my blog. I had just been talking to my sister, … Read the rest
Marty Rose and I grew up in the same neighborhood. He was in my older brothers’ age range. When I was a kid he would walk by on his way home from high school with an armload of books. He was always funny and cool and a real smart alec. … Read the rest
The past few months for my brother Bobby have been hellish. He had a misdiagnosis and not great treatment as a result. I don’t want to violate my brother’s privacy any more than I already have by asking all of my FB friends to pray for him…But, unfortunately he is … Read the rest