Life is as fragile as a spider's web. Web-like threads woven into the fabric of our lives connecting each of us to others. Sadness ensues when those threads fray or break. Another dear friend of mine died yesterday. He had been taken off of life support a week ago. This past week has been one of reflection and anticipatory grief. Waiting for the sad news wasn't easy. When faced with the knowledge that the clock is not only ticking but winding down it is normal to reminisce

Complicated grief is aptly described in one dictionary as "An abnormal response to bereavement that includes unrelieved yearning for the dead person, the complete loss of previous positive beliefs or worldviews, and a general inability to function." Other words that describe this condition are "stuck, impenetrable, locked away." In my many years of doing grief workshops, support groups and one on one assistance with grievers one of my biggest heartaches has been witnessing p

"Should you shield the canyons from the windstorms you would never see the true beauty of their carvings." This is a quote from Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, MD. She was a friend of my family and especially connected to Cory. I think of this quote often. Especially when I am feeling like the latest windstorm is blasting my spirit. That wind starts kicking up right before Mother's Day every year... Mother's Day is very important to most mothers. To me it just reminds of the day my l