It's hard to believe but this is already the 3rd Christmas we will celebrate without Olivia. Her absence is noticed this year just as much as it was the first. We started the tradition of decorating our tree for her that first horrible Christmas in 2013 when her loss was just barely 2 months old. … Continue reading Tree For Sissy
grieving parents
He Remembered
This Thursday, October 22nd will mark 2 years since we kissed our daughter goodbye and watched her soul depart for heaven. These anniversaries are always incredibly difficult to get through. It's a reminder of what you lost and that yet another year has passed since you had the pleasure of your child's company. The greatest gift … Continue reading He Remembered
“When is Sissy Coming Back from Heaven?”
Just about a week ago we hit 23 months since Olivia passed away. And now on October 22, 2015 we will hit a new milestone... 2 years since our little girl left us and made her journey to heaven. Lately my son, Wyatt (her twin brother) seems to be missing her more than ever. I … Continue reading “When is Sissy Coming Back from Heaven?”
Mommy, Sissy Loves You
This morning was one of those days as a parent that I wanted to bang my head against the wall. Wyatt had been throwing temper tantrums nonstop. Landon was only taking cat naps and screaming at the top of his lungs. I put them back in the car after a disastrous trip to the store and … Continue reading Mommy, Sissy Loves You
How the Grief Continues
Our daughter died more than 19 months ago. The grief is not as raw as it was in those first few hours, days and weeks. But yet it is still there. Ever present. Like a gigantic wound that never heals. Never gets better. It is just different. In those first few moments after she passed, … Continue reading How the Grief Continues
Behind a Grieving Mother’s Smile
Today marks 7 long months since I watched my little girl take her last breath after a long battle with brain cancer. My heart is just as beaten and broken today as it was the day she passed away.During these 7 months I have learned to put on a brave face. I can smile, laugh, … Continue reading Behind a Grieving Mother’s Smile
Beauty From The Ashes 