Year: 2021

Today I had a conversation with a friend about grief and loss. It’s been difficult to lose Benny physically, but when you lose a child so young, there’s also a loss associated with their future. I had so many dreams and hopes for our angel boy’s life. … Read More >January 6, 2021 – Faith it ‘til I make it

Over the last few days, I’ve realized that sometimes it’s the smallest things that are the hardest for me to cope with when it comes to losing Benny. Overall I think I’m doing pretty well, especially when it comes to the big picture. But then something small happens and everything gets turned upside down again in ways I didn’t expect. … Read More >January 4, 2021 – It’s the small things

One thing I’ve realized through this experience is that my heart is capable of feeling way more emotion than I’d ever before thought – in good ways and in bad. I’ve also come to recognize how my heart feels a bit delicate right now and any addition of emotion can put me over the edge. … Read More >January 3, 2021 – We’re there for each other

Goodness, I was unprepared for last night. I think because Christmas wasn’t as difficult as we expected (probably because we were over-prepared for it to be a hard day) I didn’t in any way think New Year’s Eve would be difficult. I couldn’t have been more wrong. … Read More >January 1, 2021 – Auld Lang Syne