Death is something few want to talk about but ironically, we are all forced to talk about it at some point or points in our life. Let's face it, if it were a comfortable conversation, then something would be wrong with us. Sometimes what we don't understand is often the most awkward thing to deal … Continue reading Let Me Know if You Need Anything- Part 1
My Sweet Hour of Prayer
Yesterday, my church started a 24-hour prayer marathon. The idea is that people sign up to pray for 1 hour at the church creating a constant stream of prayers offered over the course of the 24 hours. To prepare for this event, prayer cards were submitted listing people or things that needed prayer. We've had … Continue reading My Sweet Hour of Prayer
It’s Ok to Ask for Help
When I lost my sister, I was only 22. That is barely an adult in many measures of the term. I had just graduated from college and had been working less than 1 month as a real, full-time employee. This was the first major loss I had experienced. Chris and I had been dating about … Continue reading It’s Ok to Ask for Help
I’ll Pray For You
I think the use of social media has caused us to say things sometimes without following through with our word or maybe not truly meaning what we say. Have you ever wondered if all the hundreds of people who reply to a post on Facebook with "I'll pray for you" really follow through? I'm betting … Continue reading I’ll Pray For You
How Are You Doing?
I went to the doctor recently and on the way out, he said "Call me if you're not better by Thursday." I am blessed with a truly good and caring Doctor but even as good as he is, he cannot fix everything. Wouldn't it be nice if there was a cocktail shot you could take … Continue reading How Are You Doing?
Life is Like a Cherry Tree
You may have noticed the cover image on my blog is a field of cherry trees. The reason I chose this image was based on an article I found a few years ago about the significance of the cherry tree in Japanese culture. "The significance of the cherry blossom tree in Japanese culture goes back … Continue reading Life is Like a Cherry Tree
I Know How You Feel…
I know how you feel... Let's erase those words from our go to answers for someone dealing with grief. While it's our natural answer to show compassion, most of the time, we really don't know how someone feels. Don't tell your own story in a way that you try to justify why you know how … Continue reading I Know How You Feel…
Where is the Body?
Many parents use the term "potty" when talking to young children. In fact, some people say it so much that it is easy to forget there are other names for this important room. A word of advice, never, ever ask where the "potty" is while attending a funeral visitation. At my dad's visitation, I had … Continue reading Where is the Body?
Finding Comfort from an Envelope
While in the hospital after my daughter was stillborn, I needed something to occupy my mind. After researching how and why on earth this could have happened, I resorted to adding a bible app to my phone & iPad. Along with this, I started several bible reading plans focused on loss and grieving. Through this … Continue reading Finding Comfort from an Envelope
Be a Lemonade Maker in 2018
What defines a person? I don't believe the cards we are dealt in live define us. I believe how we play the cards is what truly defines us. I've always had a passion to help others, and since March 8, 2014, I've had a personal bucket list item to start a blog. I purchased the domain … Continue reading Be a Lemonade Maker in 2018