It’s happening now and I am scared. Eight months after Paul died, I am wondering why and yet at the same time, wondering when. I would give anything to be able to talk to Paul and ask him what he wants me to do. However, in all honesty, I already know what he would want... Continue Reading →
They Say Grief Comes in Waves & Mine Are 20 Footers
Just when I thought – key word here: thought – I was doing “betterâ€, along comes a 20 foot wave. I must have needed a good mega cry because today I am better. What a relief! In a grief group I attended after Paul died, we discussed that grief come in waves and often times... Continue Reading →
I See Opportunities
It occurred to me that I have been in circumstances that seemed to be not so much out of control but in nobody's control. Each time this happened, I gave it a great deal of thought and found a solution that worked for me. Believe me, some of these situations seemed dismal. By working through... Continue Reading →
Miracles Really Do Happen
Last week was one of those I-cannot-believe-it weeks. I had a lesson to learn, and it was humbling, to say the least. I had a mega cry on Friday night a week ago, and I have no idea what set it off. It doesn’t really matter because in grief you are okay one minute and... Continue Reading →
Understanding – Letting Go – Forgiveness
I just finished one heck of a week. From my Monday night grief group, to gearing up for an annual event for Expedition Inspiration, followed by the profound wisdom of a good friend. An offhanded remark shed a great deal of light for me about forgiveness. And then I was able to share that enlightenment... Continue Reading →