When your children no longer have a loving mother, it makes the day somewhat atypical.
When Is it OK to Answer ‘What Does Your Wife Do?’
How do you answer those awkward questions about death?
How do you answer those awkward questions about death?
When Death Comes for an Extended Visit
I could see the heartache and pain in people, but I had never known it myself and wanted to keep my distance.
I could see the heartache and pain in people, but I had never known it myself and wanted to keep my distance.
A Reminder That I Love Being a Dad
I discovered a long time ago, that I’m much better at putting my thoughts and feelings down on paper (or computer screen), than I am at vocalizing them.
I discovered a long time ago, that I’m much better at putting my thoughts and feelings down on paper (or computer screen), than I am at vocalizing them.
Discovering the Paradox of Grief
I cannot change what has happened, and I have had to learn how to look forward with hope and optimism.
I cannot change what has happened, and I have had to learn how to look forward with hope and optimism.
Everything Is Going To Be OK
I used to think I was a grounded person. I have learned that it is easy to be grounded when life is good, and you are living under the false assumption that everything will always continue to be as it is.
I used to think I was a grounded person. I have learned that it is easy to be grounded when life is good, and you are living under the false assumption that everything will always continue to be as it is.
Celebration of Life for an Amazing Woman
This was written days after Maureen had passed, wondering if I would have the strength to stand in front of the crowd and read it, without becoming an emotional mess.
This was written days after Maureen had passed, wondering if I would have the strength to stand in front of the crowd and read it, without becoming an emotional mess.
Material Belongings Come to Life
The process of going through Maureen’s belongings took a long time.
The process of going through Maureen’s belongings took a long time.
Conquering Fear With Love
It seems to me, that the more intense and profound the love, the deeper and darker the potential depths of grief.
It seems to me, that the more intense and profound the love, the deeper and darker the potential depths of grief.
Children Mourning the Loss of a Mom
Grief is love with no place to go.
Grief is love with no place to go.
Grief, Stress, and Finding Peace
Grief led to angry outbursts. But those led to important conversations and change
Grief led to angry outbursts. But those led to important conversations and change
True Love Is With Us Always
When my wife Maureen passed away after a three-year battle with cancer, I thought I was prepared. I was wrong.
When my wife Maureen passed away after a three-year battle with cancer, I thought I was prepared. I was wrong.