Three Lessons Zach & His Battle with Cancer Taught Me About How to Survive a Pandemic
Zach did what he loved despite the pain.
Let Nothing Disturb You
“Let nothing disturb you, let nothing disturb you, let nothing disturb you,” I chanted in my head as I stepped out of the kitchen and into the garage to call …
Somehow
Hey Zach, May 20th is here again, and all the memories come flooding back. It’s funny – somehow you never feel very far away. You stay close as I travel …
I Went There Once
I went to that place once. For just a moment, I thought about what could have been, and I almost lost every spark of joy I had left. Despair almost won. …
Pumpkin Pie without the Nutmeg
Eight years ago, on a cold and dreary November day, Rob and I picked Zach up from school to take him to our local hospital for an MRI. We wanted …
A Gift That Never Comes Too Late
When you lose someone close, it’s the memories that bring them back to life again. The holidays are particularly hard, so when my heart aches for Zach and I need …
The November of Grief
November is a hard month. It’s the time of year in Minnesota when the cold winds of winter blow the brilliant color of October away. The sky turns from vibrant …
They Should Have Fed Him Broccoli
When Zach was diagnosed with osteosarcoma almost seven years ago, I wondered why? Why did this otherwise strong and healthy boy – a boy who had been to the doctor …
I Am Not Enough
In my old life, a busy day consisted of working at a part-time office job, coming home and cleaning the house, then making dinner and running kids to various activities …
And Life Moved On
Last weekend I was feeling the contentment of having a day with no plans and that I could spend as I pleased. The hint of fall in the air gave …