Lessons and Love Letters

Best Friends Forever

Dear Ones, One of my favorite authors, C.S. Lewis, wrote: “There are no ordinary people. You have never talked with a mere mortal.” One of the most amazing truths I learned because my daughter went to heaven was that one day, ONE GLORIOUS DAY, every single person we interact with will be our best friend.…

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Why “Why?” Isn’t the Right Question

Originally written on November 2, 2018 I am so grateful there is joy after sadness. There is light after darkness. There is not one bad thing that happens to me that cannot be redeemed. God can turn my pain into my purpose. I know that this might sound crazy to you, but I am actually…

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Closer, Not Farther Away

Originally written May 19, 2018 (23 days since Kate went to heaven) I want to share another way God has comforted me this week. As time passes, and the days continue to roll by, I find myself counting up how long it has been since I was with Kate. Twelve days since she died, or…

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For My Grandchildren

Dear Grandchildren, One of the great holes in my life has always been grandparents. And by that I mean close, loving relationships with ANY of my parents’ parents. I have always longed for a relationship with a grey-haired, wise, funny old person who had stories to tell. Who loved me (kind of) like parents but…

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