Walking with Memphis

I went to the cemetery today, just to see if my mom was okay. Kirsten played voicemails and we giggled at the messages. I desperately wanted to call my mom. I desperately wanted to hear her laugh. I just wanted to sit and visit with her. There’s a lot that has happened since October 25. I had no idea where to start, but the tears came. … [Read more...]

There’s a hurt that comes with losing a loved one. An ache, maybe even a sense of uneasiness at times. Lately, I’ve noticed there are a lot of people I know hurting. Aching because of a loss, missing loved ones, and simply, sad. I wish I had the words, I wish I had a Time Machine, but what I know is that it’s not easy, and a loss sort of … [Read more...]

Grief is defined as deep sorrow, especially caused by someone's death. I know there are stages to grief as well. Some would say that depression is usually the longest and most difficult stage. Can we accept the loss? Can we move on? I think it is very common for any of us who have suffered a loss to grieve differently. Many changes come with … [Read more...]