Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Home The Journey

The Journey

Thoughts, feelings and experiences since losing my precious angel.

Down by the Tracks

Supposedly having a train track behind your house is bad for home values. But I love mine. The soft rumble is soothing, and the path alongside...

Living Every Mom’s Dream

I was living every mom's dream. Moms, you know that magical age around three or four where your children are potty-trained but amazed by everything,...
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Two Broken Hearts

In the midst of my grief, I'm trying to somehow help my son find his way without his best friend and brother. He loves Tanner. He...

Thank you!

Tanner says, "THANK YOU!" Or at least I know he would if he were here. Sorry this is delayed in coming but thank you to everyone...

My Journey Back Home

I've come home. Apart from a very few brief hellos, I've been generally absent from writing this blog for nearly a year. I feel like...
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Found Memories

I just got more than I could have ever asked for for Christmas. Seriously. If you bought me something you can take it back. I...

Can’t Pass ‘Em Up

Gratitude. There is still a lot to be thankful for. If you attended Tanner's Celebration of Life, you would have seen me in bright orange blouse...

God Bless His Heart

God knows my limits. After my precious Tanner died of heart failure I knew two things to be...

I Gotcha

Today is supposed to be a celebration. Eleven years ago today, on Cinco de Mayo, Travis joined our family as a three-year-old. It's his "Gotcha...

God’s Got This

Thank you for your prayers, your kind words and your friendship. I'm home from the ER. Got home last night. My life isn't perfect, but it...