Finding Faith, Restoring Life, Igniting Hope
I was listening to one of my favorite christian speakers this morning, filling my mind full of positive vibes and the message just happened to be about peace. I reflected back on different times in my life when stress was high and peace was nowhere to be found. It reminded me how in the midst… Read More
Recently during a conversation, a bereaved mother commented that in losing her child, she had found herself. She had found the “real” her and she was proud. These words spoke loudly to me, stirring up my soul, delving me into a time of self-reflection and introspect. It made me think, maybe we don’t really… Read More
There’s so much pressure from the world these days for teens to make their own lunch which many believe will miraculously transform them into responsible, grateful human beings. Yeah, I beg to differ on that one. What fairy tale are they living in? While I do believe it is very important to instill responsibility in… Read More
It was November 27, 2002 and the clock had just turned past midnight. After a rigorous 24 hours of labor and nearly missing an emergency C-section, early this Wednesday morning my beautiful daughter Lydia Marie was born, weighing 8 lbs 2 oz. and covered in a full head of dark hair. Heavily medicated and exhausted, I… Read More
I started my blog a few years ago and entitled it Grieving Gumdrops: The Sweeter Side of Grief. It had been a few years after my daughter Lydia had passed away and I was at a place where I needed to recognize my blessings and focus on the positive in order to keep my own… Read More
The day WILL come… When you realize you haven’t cried in days When you are able to look at their photos and smile When you are so thankful to be their mom When you feel a twinge of happiness amidst the tears, remembering how silly they used to be When you share… Read More
Daphne Bach Greer