Episode 53: Melissa’s Mom and Dad

Until June 6, 2002, Dave and Sue Brannon had a life that many would envy. They had four beautiful children, a happy marriage, and a life that felt blessed by God. Sue worked as a nurse, and Dave was a successful author of numerous books. Dave wrote in the introduction...

Episode 52: Emily’s Hope Mom

Living through the death of one’s own child under any circumstances is certainly thought to be one of the most difficult events anyone could experience. Every person’s journey is hard, but some things can make it even more challenging. When the griever is...

Episode 51: Chris’ Mom

‘I’m sorry. Despite our best efforts, we were unable to save your son.’ These words will sit with me for the rest of my life. I will never forget them, will never forget the regret and sadness in that paramedic’s voice. What a horrible thing...

Episode 50: Jordan’s Mom

Shame. Guilt. Fear of Judgment. Anger. These are just some of the additional emotions that today’s guest, Lisa, felt after the accidental overdose death of her son, Jordan, eleven years ago. As my listeners all know, the death of one’s child is likely the...

Episode 49: Caleb’s Mom at 1 Year

Birthdays, holidays and anniversaries are all incredibly difficult to live through after the death of your child. We dread them. We count the days until those days arrive trying to figure out what exactly to do on that day. Is it small and private? Do we invite...

Episode 48: Greg’s Sister

Recently, I have been thinking a lot about the fact that I live in a grieving home, and I am continuing to raise my children in a grieving home and that there is nothing that I can do to change that. It is just not the same place that it was two years ago. Don’t...