The sun is shining, birds are singing. A promising new school year starts. Life feels fresh, full of possibilities. Then the road takes a turn and you are forced to confront something that's been in front of … [Read more...]
The Road Back – One Year Seems Just Like Yesterday
September 15, 2011 by
"Seems just like yesterday." This sentiment is seamlessly woven through many survivors' memories when recalling the loss of a loved one. Healing from any loss is an individual process, yet there are common … [Read more...]
The Road Back – Three Months To Three Years
May 15, 2011 by
I was reading my friend Tess's book, Riversong, this morning. It's her fist published novel - an amazing accomplishment. I've had the book for almost a month now. I should've started it sooner. I used being … [Read more...]
The Road Back – Six Months Of Learning To Write
March 16, 2011 by
I originally wrote this post for a friend's blog, Tesshardwick.com. Tess asked me to write about why I wrote. This piece went in a direction I wasn't expecting. I hope you enjoy it. Thank you for … [Read more...]
The Road Back – The Pitfalls Of Time
February 17, 2011 by
Tuesday was bittersweet for my oldest child. It was her birthday and also marked 5 months since she lost her dear friend, Cody. We actually talked about this birthday back in September. A time when she … [Read more...]
The Road Back – At Long Last, Some Happiness
January 15, 2011 by
Something happened in our home this past month. Our oldest daughter, after losing her friend 4 months ago, seems to have found a bit of true happiness. The kind that isn't forced to fake her mom out. The … [Read more...]
The Road Back – The Two Month Marker and Re-Connection of an Important Friend
November 15, 2010 by
Today marks two months since my daughter's friend died. The date may go unnoticed by many, but not my daughter. I sent a quick note to see how she was doing on this day. The response was, "not good but oh … [Read more...]
The Road Back – With Annie's Voice
November 4, 2010 by
The first quarter of the school year ended at Mt. Si High School this week. It's been challenging and gone by quickly. We've experienced many emotions in our home over the past two months. My oldest daughter … [Read more...]
The Road Back Through Jordy's Eyes….
October 13, 2010 by
Writing sometimes soothes me. Helps me sort out my thoughts. Gives me some perspective. I offered up this blog to my daughter and her friend if they ever wanted to write. If they wanted to share with you … [Read more...]
The Message of Cody Botten’s Life – Love
October 3, 2010 by
It was a beautiful celebration of Cody Botten's life yesterday afternoon. The high school gym was filled with probably 1,000 people who all shared some connection to Cody's life. The journey forward began … [Read more...]
In Honor of Cody Botten’s Life…
September 22, 2010 by
Just in case some of you didn't open this week's Valley Record lying on your driveway..... The Botten family's letter to the editor was absolutely beautiful. As the mother of their son's friend I will say … [Read more...]
The Road Back Update – Back to School She Goes
September 22, 2010 by
Fresh off her therapeutic pedicure Annie (and her green toenails) went back to school today. Back to her friends who love her and give great big bear hugs. Her healing journey allowed her two "mom and me" … [Read more...]
Mt Si High School – It’s A Healing Process
September 17, 2010 by
Mt. Si High School experienced a tragedy this week that profoundly touched its learning community of students, staff and parents. Everyone is struggling to process not only the loss of a special person, but … [Read more...]
