Category: Bereaved Parents

Bereaved Parents, bereavement, garden photos, gardens, inspiration, Life, Photos

The Promise of the Peace Roses

Corrie's Mom

But I remembered my promise with the Peace Roses.

Advocacy, Bereaved Parents, bereavement, Child loss, children, Family, garden photos, Grief, Life, Loss, Mental Health, parenting, Photos, Poetry

I Remember What It is to Love a Daughter

Corrie's Mom

Did you know I loved my daughter so much that I did everything I could to find her the blue Sleeping Beauty dress for her Halloween costume when she was three? I will speak of the quality of the life she lived because I know what it is to love, adore, and even defend my daughter.

Bereaved Parents, flowers, garden, gardens, nature, Photos

Let’s Arrange some Summer Flowers

Corrie's Mom

When I garden--whether I move plants, put down dirt, or cut flowers--I feel reconnected with the world. It recenters me.

Bereaved Parents, garden, gardens, Grief, inspiration, Mental Health

Gardening through Grief

Corrie's Mom

I posted my first two posts on our garden and farm blog Corrie's Acres Farm and Photography. I shared pictures after the rain, and my latest no dig project.

Bereaved Parents, bereavement, Child loss, Family, flowers, garden, garden photos, gardens, Grief, Mental Health

A Look at the Big 3 Gardens

Corrie's Mom

Whether they're experienced gardeners or a version of myself four years ago (without any knowledge); they're taken aback that I have not one--but nine gardens . How do I have the time?

Bereaved Parents, flowers, garden, garden photos, gardens, Joy, Life

Videos from Corrie Acres and her Gardens

Corrie's Mom

I've started playing around with garden video and picture content on my TikTok channel @Corrie's_Mommae.

Bereaved Parents, Child loss, children, garden, garden photos, gardens, Grief, Life, Photography, Photos, Poetry

Four Years to the Day

Corrie's Mom

write, share videos and pictures of Corrie, and excerpts from her poems; not to forever revisit or stay in the darkness, but we must remember my family and I had to--and sometimes still--travel through this heartbreak and hardship to reach some new light.

Bereaved Parents, bereavement, flowers, garden, garden photos, gardens, inspiration, Joy, Life, Photography, Photos

For Mothers and Daughters, Here and Gone

Corrie's Mom

A view of the house and two shade gardens from the Arendelle Garden on Friday. It's here ... whether we're ready for it or not. No longer just around the corner, it's time to mark the moment for Mom. For some, Mother's Day marks the beginning of planting season for gardeners in colder regions, while… Continue reading For Mothers and Daughters, Here and Gone

Bereaved Parents, Child loss, flowers, garden, garden photos, gardens, Grief, inspiration, Life

After the Rain: Corrie’s Gardens

Corrie's Mom

Almost four years ... almost four since Corrie earned her wings. For three of those four years, I struggled with the coming of spring. In 2021, 2022, and even last year, I felt the tick of March ... April ... May.

Bereaved Parents, bereavement, Child loss, garden, garden photos, gardens, Grief, Photos

Corrie’s Gardens Talk

Corrie's Mom

As Corrie's fourth angel anniversary approaches this month, I share pictures from the end of April to today. I decided to let Corrie's gardens and flowers speak for themselves.