For all of the trouble you've been through The blessings doubled just for you, the best is yet to come Today is the first day of the best days of your life You ain't seen nothing yet. Frank Sinatra, The Best Is Yet To Come A Keeping It Real Post I know. Everyone … [Read more...] about A Letter To Myself on New Year’s Eve 2019
Holidays
Say Their Names
A Friends and Family Post Thursday is American Thanksgiving and the kickoff to the holiday season. It's also a time that has the potential to be extra painful to the bereaved. I've written a bunch on this, so consider this a gentle reminder and request: please, say their … [Read more...] about Say Their Names
Holiday Permission Slip
“Let today mark a new beginning for you. Give yourself permission to say NO without feeling guilty, mean, or selfish. Anybody who gets upset and/or expects you to say YES all of the time clearly doesn’t have your interest at heart. Always remember: You have a right to say NO … [Read more...] about Holiday Permission Slip
Bring On The Holidays
"What I love best about Christmas is how you made me love it again. I went from hating it, to it being my favorite. You did that. You and your mom. I didn't think that was possible. You're like f*ng Christmas elves. For f* sake, I'm wearing GD Christmas jammies and … [Read more...] about Bring On The Holidays
Happy Thanksgiving
A Wondering Widow Post The holidays can be brutal for the grieving. Last year I opted out of them completely, despite the many generous invitations I received. Being around that many happy, festive, non-grieving people (even family people) was overwhelming. Curling … [Read more...] about Happy Thanksgiving