The Sun is Out, But There’s a Cloud Just for Me
The last few days, I haven’t felt like myself. Something has been off. It’s a strange and unsettling feeling, like[…]
“The Day My Grief Answered Back”
This past week has brought with it a series of strange and unexplainable experiences. Mondays are always tough—it’s the day[…]
Reliving the Grief of Loss, The Deep Blue Good-bye: Finding Peace in Alex’s Ocean
There is nothing, absolutely nothing, that can prepare you for releasing your child’s ashes somewhere. The weight of that final[…]
There Are No Rules to Joy: Lessons from the Ocean
Friday mornings are a familiar rhythm—early wake-up calls, a quiet walk to our favorite coffee spot, and a sense of[…]
From 2:45 AM to Paradise: The Long Road to Waikiki
The alarm clock has never been a friend, but hearing it blare at 2:45 AM—a time only pilots and bakers[…]
The Last Day in the Old House
Today started out innocent enough. I got up and went to my sports physical therapy appointment first thing in the[…]
A Day of Mixed Emotions: A Heartfelt Reflection
Today has been one of those days that’s hard to put into words—a swirl of emotions, tasks, and unexpected moments.[…]
Signs from Alex: Love That Never Leaves
It was a quiet Friday night a few weeks ago, and like so many nights before, I found myself thinking[…]
Closing the Door, Opening a New Chapter: Saying Goodbye to Our Family Home
Yesterday, I signed the closing papers to sell our family home. It’s a sentence that feels simple on the surface,[…]
Parenting “Failures”: A Love Letter to My Sons
I often joke that I’ve “failed” as a parent. It’s a line I throw out casually, but the truth behind[…]
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