Mother's Day just passed which also means the anniversary of my son's death. Time does not heal the pain of grief. I know I have said that over and over. I am proof. It still hurts like crazy and he has been gone for 39 years. The Beauty of Looking From Above It feels like moments ago while at other times it feels like a lifetime ago. People who have been fortunate enough not have had a child die won't understand that statement. Now, it has been a few weeks since and I am sti

The grief that comes from your child or any loved one dying is horrific. But sometimes surviving sucks too. It is like a spiral. You fight to stay alive by any means possible, but your quality of life can be screwed up forever. The Beauty of Being Rooted and Free I was just talking about how I know so many kids who survived their cancer but who have been left miserable afterwards. So many have residual effects from the treatments they received. One young man has been in and o

What happens when the shock and disbelief wears off? People who have been there for you might drift away, thinking you should be "over it" by now. Those who were steadfast are golden. Nights That Bring Us Together Some folks think that the second year of grieving is more challenging. I am sure that is true in some ways. But you can overcome it by taking care of yourself. Get good sleep. Eat healthy. Cut back or eliminate vices. Respect your needs. Laugh as much as possible. I