Phoenix Update
It’s been 2 months since Phoenix’s surgery, and she’s made incredible improvement! She finally has an appetite, which has allowed … Continue Reading Phoenix Update
Grief is Every Day
Today is National Grief Awareness Day. Grief is not a single day. It is every day. For the grieving, it … Continue Reading Grief is Every Day
She Won’t Always Be This Little
This photo deserves recognition. The dark circles under my eyes, the bare face, and the still wet hair from the … Continue Reading She Won’t Always Be This Little
The Day He Came Home
Three years ago this week, Sloan’s ashes came home to us. We had asked my parents to go to the funeral home and retrieve them for us, as neither of us were able to take the task on emotionally. I … Continue Reading The Day He Came Home
Justin & Anaphylaxis
I almost lost the love of my life this week. No, really. I know it’s like “Okay is this chick … Continue Reading Justin & Anaphylaxis
Leaps & Bounds
It’s now three weeks post op, and Phoenix Iris is a different little girl. She’s sleeping through the night, waking … Continue Reading Leaps & Bounds
5 Years Married
5 years ago we said I do, though we’ve been together nearly a decade now. Maybe it’s silly to write … Continue Reading 5 Years Married
A Plastic Box
My sons ashes aren’t in an urn. He sits on my dresser, inside the bag with a charred metal tag, … Continue Reading A Plastic Box
Relief
We are 13 days post op and we seem to have FINALLY turned the corner in recovery. It was a … Continue Reading Relief
Protected: Toxic Family Members
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Surgery
Well, she did it! If you were following my Instagram stories the past few days, you saw that Phoenix had … Continue Reading Surgery
Bereaved Parents Month
July is Bereaved Parents month.When you first lose your child, everyone is profoundly impacted by your tragedy. Everyone mourns your … Continue Reading Bereaved Parents Month
Sloan’s 3rd Annual Memorial
3 years. 1,096 days. That’s how long it’s been since my arms last felt the weight of your body. Since … Continue Reading Sloan’s 3rd Annual Memorial
Bath Time & Bereavement
On your last night, I bathed you. You had two favorite places, my arms, and water. Bath time was sheer … Continue Reading Bath Time & Bereavement
Nursery Reveal
My goal was to evoke a retro, bohemian vibe in Valories room. I knew I wanted warm neutral tones, but … Continue Reading Nursery Reveal
Approaching 3 Years
A week from today, will be 3 entire years since Sloan left his earthly body. When he died, the subject of child loss and bereavement was still very little discussed. Watching grief and the experiences of bereaved parents begin to … Continue Reading Approaching 3 Years
