December 27, 2022 There is so much rushing about in the Christmas season. Even now, two days later, when I go out, I still feel it. And it induces such anxiety within me. I have learned to listen for the whisper of Him who loves me above all else. It is in the quiet that…
December 25, 2022 Christmas. So many beautiful, tender moments. Memories that bring joy and tears…all in the same moment…in the same breath. This is my fourth Christmas without Ashley. The pain has mellowed some; it is not quite so ferocious, though It will always be a part of me. The house no longer holds all…
January 15, 2022 Let me start by saying this is a hard one for me to write; I have definitely struggled with just how honest and transparent I want to be. In my last post, I told you that perhaps I would one day address the suicide issue that grieving Mom’s face. So, here goes……
January 12, 2022 Let me start by saying that the honest truth of this journey has despair and depression and anxiety. Yes, even at 2.7 years. Although I sometimes touch on it in my posts, I rarely give you the full picture. Why is that? Well, because I don’t know how much “truth” people can…
January 4, 2022 I was outside with Max this morning, and calling him to come to me. Per usual Max, he ignored me. Sometimes, he actually does obey!! But this morning, he was too interested in the smells of the yard (another dog in the yard yesterday…so many smells to smell!) I had been sitting…