Episode 128: Krissy’s Mom

Shortly after recording today’s episode, I received an email from today’s guest, Shirlene. I want to share part of that email with all of you – ‘I was giving blood today and my “Krissy” tattoo was in full view … the phlebotomist asked me about...

Episode 127: Grieving as a Couple

I have a distinct memory of a promise made on the night that Andy died when our broken, little family stayed together in Peter’s hospital room. Eric and I could not sleep so we went out in a little area that overlooked the city of Grand Rapids. Eric said these...

Episode 125: Rachel & Hunter’s Moms

When I started thinking about what to write about for today’s guests, Traci and Michelle, a song immediately came into my head. Perhaps it is because both of these women describe their children as ‘old souls’, but an old song came to mind. The song is, ‘You’ve Got a...

Episode 124: Ray’s Mom

Shortly after her son Ray died in 2001, Darla’s neighbor, Kay, walked up to Darla’s front step. Kay told Darla that she recognized Darla’s pain because she, too, had lost her son at the age of 10. When Darla asked her how long ago her son had died,...

Episode 123: Dan’s Mum

Today’s guest, Karen, says that in today’s society, we all suffer from a lack of ‘loss intelligence’. We are taught so many things in our lives, both intellectually and emotionally. We are taught how to love others and even how to love...