Bereaved Parents, Family, flowers, garden, garden photos, gardens, Photography

Easter Thoughts on Corrie, Gardens, and Family

Bright Easter theme colors show around Corrie's Butterfly Garden with the Phlox and Dianthus in blossom. Holidays are never straight forward. They mean something different to everyone. In my gut, I know it's the fourth Easter without Corrie. This is a marker, which never goes away. Holidays, for some, are wearing bright colored, checkered shirts… Continue reading Easter Thoughts on Corrie, Gardens, and Family

Bereaved Parents, bereavement, Death, Family, flowers, garden, Life, Loss, Photography, Photos

Always

I remember sitting at the breakfast table across from her laundry machine, and I'd watch the sunrise hit the lake as the ducks came near the wooden swing. You'd have to get up early enough because the ducks were gone by mid to late morning.

Family, flowers, garden, Joy, Photography, Writing

A Season for Grace

No matter where you live ... No matter what you believe ... I wish you grace this time of year. Some believe in what Easter stands for, some honor other special traditions, and to others, this time of year is simply spring. The beginning of a fresh flower arrangement Corrie's preschool teacher and I made… Continue reading A Season for Grace

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Corrie’s Grave Decked Out for Easter

It takes a long time to take down everything, trim grass, and redecorate. My son and I prepared her grave for Easter.