One of the hardest yet best things I’ve learned through my journey with child loss is that when you don’t know how to do something, ask for help. There is help available for just about anything you can imagine. Seriously. It doesn’t make you weak. I’ll say that again for the people in the back:…
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Loose Boards
Early on, in my grief journey, someone told me about “Loose Boards.” When you are in the store, and a song comes on that you weren’t expecting, that’s a loose board. When you are at a place that you had gone with your loved one and the memory comes flying back, that is a loose…
Read MorePictures From The Leader
I want to think the Jefferson County Leader for a great article! Here are the pictures taken from for the piece. Laura Marlow did an amazing job. Check it out! https://www.myleaderpaper.com/gallery/ted-howell-submitted-photos-family-of-osteosarcoma-victim-honors-son/collection_b4fb1ab8-63c8-11ea-ae7a-e38bab3076a4.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=user-share#34
Read MorePart 1 Discussing the Book, “I’m Glad You Are Still Here”
Part 2 Discussing Our Book, “I’m Glad You’re Still Here”
Even though it’s hard, get your kids the help they need.
Ivan’s Grief-Related Anxiety
There are a few videos where I look at Ivan’s challenges with anxiety, grieving, and starting new activities. Ivan has is own journey and we’re trying to figure out how to love and support him as well.
Read MoreDaily Things that Throw Me Off!
There are so many small (otherwise) normal things that are challenging now.
Read MoreMiracles
Miracles are a difficult thing for me to talk about these days. I believe in miracles. I watched miracles happen when my kids were born and when I gave birth to someone else’s baby. I see people talking about praying for a miracle. I see people saying that their prayers are working so keep praying…
Read MoreIntensity and anticipation
Recently, I have been very reflective about my grief journey. Thus far, it sometimes surprises me just how intensely I feel everything. If I get angry about something, I get very angry. When I find joy, it is intense joy. When there is am injustice, I want to right it, if at all possible. I’ve…
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Carrie Schmitt 