Who would've ever believed as we sat in the restaurant that night that both of these men would soon be gone forever? A few years ago, Joe and I were in Rockford, IL, and had made plans to meet my nephew Jesse, and his family, who lived on the outskirts of town, for dinner. "Do you have a round ... Read More about Noticing
Writing About Her Opened My Eyes
Let it be easy has been a prayer of mine for a long time—the path of least resistance. Opening myself up to allow ease and flow to unfold naturally in my daily decisions has been a conscious choice. I understand how our minds can keep us stuck in our thinking and a vicious cycle of trying to "figure ... Read More about Writing About Her Opened My Eyes
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
September...it's always been my favorite month—since I've been picking favorite months, that is. I never knew it would have so much significance in my life. I didn't know until weeks ago that this month, the "new January," as I've been calling it for years, is also "Suicide Prevention Awareness ... Read More about September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
An Invitation
To the grief.The pain.The suffering. Invite it in.It's not going anywhere until… Dear sadness, Why are you here?What do you need me to know?To feel?To do? I'll sit with you.I'll be with you.I acknowledge you.I see you.I am holding you.I won't ignore you.I won't judge you.I won't ... Read More about An Invitation
I Believe
I reflected on my walk this morning on what was happening here two years ago on this day—the Friday after Father's Day—the day in my mind that will always signify the day Joe died. (It was June 26th, and today is June 24.) I was thinking about how he unintentionally woke me early that morning with a ... Read More about I Believe