Daniel greatly admired his wife. He described her as a wonderful role model for people. She modeled how to live life and how to face death. Daniel said his wife wanted to capture life and keep living even as she faced cancer. After several years of living with cancer and enduring many medical procedures, they discovered her treatment options were… Read More
Walking into the large reception area, one might initially think there were many families on vacation. People talking and laughing in small groups with children darting around big islands holding the breakfast spread. If you look closer, you’ll see some of them wiping away tears. You’ll see the exhausted look of fresh grief on many faces. For others, eyes shine… Read More
My daughter stood in the kitchen with me as I put dishes away. I turned my head and whacked it hard into the corner of an open cupboard door. My head throbbed as I cried out in pain. You know, that cry of agony right before your ability to breathe disappears momentarily. My daughter cried out, “Mommy!” After a moment,… Read More
On February 2, my family and I remembered our son Zachariah who was stillborn thirteen years ago. The notes, flowers, and words of comfort we continue to receive from friends and family are precious. Thank you. When people are reminded of how long it has been, often they say, “Oh, he would have been a teenager.” Painful words of what… Read More
I passed by the chips aisle twice already trying to avoid the temptation. But I knew I was seeking that crunchy sound and salty taste. Today found me vulnerable to my “comfort foods.” I wanted to choose NOT to eat them, but some days it is harder. Diet coke is another big trigger food with a psychological hold on… Read More
An elderly man’s grief is inspiring people around the world thanks to the work of Green Shoe Studio. Possible you are one of the millions who have already heard the story. About a month after his wife died, Fred Stobaugh wrote a love song for her, “Oh Sweet Lorraine.” He sent the lyrics in for a song contest where songwriter… Read More
Recently at a Kohl’s department store, the sales clerk finalized my transaction and added a cheesy “You saved $26!” Laughing, I said, “You guys crack me up when you say that. The reality is I spent $49.” He replied, “But we like to look on the bright side!” I said, more seriously, “It’s a gimmick. You always have sales. I… Read More
I have long respected Stephen Colbert’s perspective on grief. In earlier interviews, Colbert has shared insightful thoughts on grieving. Here is one example: “The interesting thing about grief, I think, is that it is its own size. It is not the size of you. It is its own size. And grief comes to you. You know what I mean? I’ve… Read More
