Somehow

Hey Zach, May 20th is here again, and all the memories come flooding back. It’s funny – somehow you never feel very far away.  You stay close as I travel …

I Went There Once

I went to that place once. For just a moment, I thought about what could have been, and I almost lost every spark of joy I had left. Despair almost won. …

A Gift That Never Comes Too Late

When you lose someone close, it’s the memories that bring them back to life again. The holidays are particularly hard, so when my heart aches for Zach and I need …

The November of Grief

November is a hard month. It’s the time of year in Minnesota when the cold winds of winter blow the brilliant color of October away. The sky turns from vibrant …

They Should Have Fed Him Broccoli

When Zach was diagnosed with osteosarcoma almost seven years ago, I wondered why? Why did this otherwise strong and healthy boy – a boy who had been to the doctor …

And Life Moved On

Last weekend I was feeling the contentment of having a day with no plans and that I could spend as I pleased. The hint of fall in the air gave …