A few years ago, I was interviewed for a magazine article about what to say in a condolence card. Letters of Love and Letting Go A few days ago, a friend asked me the same thing. So, here's the content of the interview. I hope this helps those who need it. What are the best ways to comfort someone who is grieving? I find the best way to comfort anyone who is experiencing loss is to be present. That means active listening. Do not offer unsolicited advice. Whatever you do, pl

I’m writing this with tears of joy streaming down my face — the kind of tears that only come after weeks of holding your breath. Celebrating Life After Loss Ke’ili’s most recent bone marrow biopsy came back clear. Cue the fireworks! The past three weeks waiting for those results have felt like a lifetime. We’ve been living in a state of suspended animation — trying to function, trying to hope, trying not to spiral. As many of you know, Ke’ili relapsed at the end of January.

I moved my daughter, Ke’ili, back to her place today. It was bittersweet. She was treated with CAR-T immunotherapy a little over six weeks ago. She was in-patient for just over two weeks, and then we brought her to our home to care for her. A Path Toward New Beginnings Driving herself to and from the cancer center was off the table. She isn’t allowed to drive for a few more weeks. My strong, brave, beautiful daughter has a work ethic beyond belief. The first nearly three yea