Tag: Death
To Those Grieving On Mother’s Day… I See You
One moment I'm a young girl shopping for Mother's Day to get my Mom something special. Now I celebrate Mother's day with my own...
My Dad Passed Away & it Changed Our Lives
January 10th, 2012 started like any other day. I woke up started breakfast for the kids, packed their lunches, and got them out the...
Round Rock Family Hopes Their Toddler’s Death Motivates Drivers To Stay...
A situation every mom fears and hopes will never occur took place a few days ago. A family in Round Rock, lost their two-year...
3 Things To Appreciate About Dia de Los Muertos
3 Things To Appreciate About Dia de Los Muertos
If you don’t celebrate Dia de Los Muertos, don’t worry. I’m not here to convince you...
Teaching Kids About Death: Death and a Preschooler
I’ve always wanted to be the realist mom, the mom who would tell you like it is, the straight shooter. I never wanted to...
Is Modern Motherhood Too Easy?
Is modern motherhood too easy?
I think about what motherhood used to mean – before technology and modern medicine and easy fixes. It meant widespread...
Motherless on Mother’s Day
Losing your mother can be a life-altering experience— at least, it was for me. When my mother passed away unexpectedly eight years ago from...
Learning to Say Goodbye: Coping With a Loss
Less than 72 hours ago I was on a walk with my son and our very energetic golden retriever Brody. Today we are mourning...
Choosing Godparents For Your Children
I’m a member of a “secret group” on Facebook. I know… it sounds strange to me too, but I love being able to post...
Chronicles of a Baby Daddy: “Dad, Where Are You Going To...
A few nights ago as I was leaving my boy’s bed room our son Micah lifted his little four-year-old head up off of the...