Promises to Keep
When your parent is dying, you may find yourself in the odd position of being both child and caregiver. Guest author Cheryl Rice tells us how her mother still cared for the whole family in the end, even as they were caring for her.
Defining Moments at Comfort Zone Camp
When Samantha Worman’s dad died, a family friend suggested she go to Comfort Zone Camp, a special camp for kids and teens who had lost a parent or sibling. Samantha loved camp so much, and felt so impacted by the connections she made, that she returned later to mentor another child who had who had experienced a loss in her life.
When Pigs Fly
I think almost everyone collects something.
My mother collects angels. My husband collects banks. My brother collects unusual percussion instruments from all over the world. I have friends that collect items as varied as Disney memorabilia, teapots, shoes, Superman collectibles, and rare coins.
I used to collect pigs. The fascination with pigs started sometime in elementary school. I [...]
Skinned Knees and Mended Hearts
Often, our grief is something that hides beneath the surface. Others may not remember we are hurting, until something happens that brings our grief into the spotlight. Guest author Rachel Reynolds shares how a skinned knee helped her to understand her own experience with grief.
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