My friends, after I lost Halia, I had to do so much soul searching. One of the first things that laid heavy on my heart was thinking about my own death... How did I want those closest to me to grieve? Would I want Nick, my husband, to bury himself in work or be curled … Continue reading My Grief Journey in One Word: Gratitude
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Grief is Not a Bad Word
Grief. What a strange word. Before I lost Halia, this word had very little context to me. I thought I understood it... but frankly I had no earthly idea what true grief meant. Before our loss, I would sympathetically sit with those who lost but it did not touch me. I would hug them and … Continue reading Grief is Not a Bad Word
New Year: Values
*This post contains affiliate links. If you decide to purchase one of these products off Amazon from the links below, I will receive a portion of the proceeds, although you will not pay more.* https://giphy.com/gifs/guy-cheetah-ejm8tkFonl8o8 HAPPY BELATED NEW YEAR!!!! That's my New Year's Dance! As I have gotten older, I have found that my favorite … Continue reading New Year: Values
My Grief Journey: Taking My Grief “Box” Off the Shelf
Why are some days more difficult? To answer my question, I don't know. Why has the last few days been so hard? No idea. What has changed? Honestly, nothing that I can see... but I can feel it. I can feel that I am struggling to breathe at moments because I miss my daughter so. … Continue reading My Grief Journey: Taking My Grief “Box” Off the Shelf
New Mission for a New Year!
Living with Gratitude Empowering through Knowledge Inspiring to Fellowship Let those words sink in... Guys, I have thought so long and hard about Technically Denise and here is the honest answer... I need a new mission statement! I am not someone who is afraid to change when life throws me a curveball... and that is … Continue reading New Mission for a New Year!
Grief: Christmas Program
As I sit here thinking about this last year, I am so grateful for how far I have come since the loss of Halia but my journey is not over. I still grieve and mourn and today is one of those days.Tonight is my son's Christmas program and I feel my heart sink. Why should … Continue reading Grief: Christmas Program
Using Your Love Language to Support Others After Loss
*This post contains affiliate links. If you decide to purchase one of these products off Amazon from the links below, I will receive a portion of the proceeds, although you will not pay more.* First off, I am so sorry that you are here needing to read this post. Loss is devastating and rocks you … Continue reading Using Your Love Language to Support Others After Loss
To My Daughter: Happy Birthday in Heaven
Thank you, TruCreate LLC, for capturing these beautiful photos. Halia, my sweet girl, Happy Birthday! Where has this year gone? I cannot even begin to believe that only one year ago the hardest day of my life occurred: the day I got to hold you in my arms and say good-bye. How much you are … Continue reading To My Daughter: Happy Birthday in Heaven
Nesting Glasses
Okay, so once more, here I am after a long hiatus from writing. Why can't I just keep this going? Why don't I just quit if I do not have the time? Why, why, why? I know that we all have these moments in our lives that can make us feel so defeated (keyword: can), … Continue reading Nesting Glasses
Rainbow Series: Pregnancy, Not what I thought it would be
Friends, I have honestly been avoiding sharing most of my rainbow experience. Why? I am not completely sure... probably because the feelings are all muddled and mostly irrational. There is shame: I feel at times like I somehow caused the loss of Halia (this is bogus, by the way). There is guilt: I just lost … Continue reading Rainbow Series: Pregnancy, Not what I thought it would be