“If the sun refused to shine, I would still be loving you. When mountains crumble to the sea, there will still be you and me”

Led Zeplin, Thank You

Still You Rise

A blog about our journey of healing after the loss of my amazing husband and father to our two beautiful boys.

Thoughts on Healing

  • I would never …
    As a widow, I’ve had more than one friend tell me they would never remarry if they lost their spouse.…
  • Tri not to Get Lost
    Two years after losing my husband, I found myself in the worst physical shape of my life. Frustrated with where…
  • On turning 49
    Even though the grief feels unbearable on most days, I also know I get to be here. I get to turn 49. I get to see our boys grow up here on earth. I get to cry. I get to laugh. I get to watch stupid tv shows. I get sunrises and sunsets. I get to swim in the ocean and walk on the beach. I get to hug our kids.
  • Long Live
    I am suddenly a huge Swiftie1. They tell you that your identity will change after loss, but I wasn’t anticipating…
  • Facing Sorrow
    When you look into the face of sorrow, it’s as if you’re staring into a blinding light. Facing this sorrow…