Finding Faith, Restoring Life, Igniting Hope
You guys, this is just a reminder, that you can do this. While on social media the other day, I came across a photo of another grieving mom, a woman whom I shared a weekend with at a grief retreat many years ago. She was a mom whose heart had been shattered beyond recognition when… Read More
Hoping to see the illuminated twilight skies, I sat at the cemetery and watched the sun go down. I was alone, in the company of my two dogs. As my eyes peered at the beauty around me, I inhaled the brisk air, reminiscing about life then and now, thinking of my precious girl. Surrounded by… Read More
As I approach my 14th Christmas without Lydia, tears are still shed and my heart remains scarred. As I approach my 14th Christmas without Lydia, tears are still shed and my heart remains scarred. I miss her with every grain of my being, yet I look forward to experiencing the joy and wonder of the season. 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
One Essential Secret to Surviving Loss of Your Child I’m playing catch up as I took last week off to travel to beautiful Sedona, Arizona with my mom and daughter, for the first Ellie’s Way Getaway. It was an amazing week filled with adventure and discovery. During our time together in Arizona, we were able… Read More
Daphne Bach Greer