Bereaved Parents, Child loss, flowers, Grief, inspiration, Photography, Photos, Poetry, Writing

Should I Lose my Way, a Poem

Should I lose my way, I'll look to the gardens. I'll not look to the sky.

Bereaved Parents, bereavement, Child loss, Family, flowers, garden, Grief, Life, Loss, Photography, Photos, Poetry

Gold in the Sunrise

When the first cherry blossoms, I feel her kiss my check.

Child loss, flowers, garden, Photography, Photos

Corrie’s Garden Pictures at Sunrise and Sunset

Bereaved Parents, Child loss, Family, flowers, Life, nature, Photography, Photos, Poetry

A Time for Heroes in the Return to Arendelle: A Corrie Poem and Garden Pictures

We named the new garden Arendelle, after John, my husband, recommended calling it the North Garden. It honors Corrie's love of Frozen.

flowers, Photography, Photos, Poetry, Writing

In the Time of Tulips

Bloom not too early, but bloom not too late.

Poetry, Writing

Fear Not What You Write, a Poem

Know your truth in all things. Be not afraid. Should they say, "I have castles upon the land," reply, "But I possess the heart from the lion's den."

Family, Joy, Life, marriage, Photos, Poetry

A Forever Kind of Love

John and our son, Hayes, during a visit to the beach. I loved him then. I love him now. I loved him when his mother died. I loved him when he became a father-leader. I loved him when his father died. I loved him when the tornado came. I loved him when COVID hit. I… Continue reading A Forever Kind of Love

Child loss, children, Family, flowers, Grief, inspiration, Joy, Photos, Writing

“Are You Looking, Mommy?”

When I see the daffodils, I spot her run behind the trees.

Advocacy, bereavement, Education, Joy, Life, Writing

LEGO: A Love Story, Part I

Throughout these two-and-half years (three years this May) after Corrie earned her wings, and during which John battled stage 3 colon cancer, we've had many stories from Corrie's garden, to Hayes' growth, in education and with us.  Another part involves LEGO.

Bereaved Parents, Death, Poetry, Writing

Why the Angels Sing, a Poem

I know why the angels sing.