Other than the loss of my wife, the toughest part has been being alone. And this is not pity or a plea for sympathy or playing the victim role. It is just reality.

 Dianne was my person. We...

 A lot of time, life makes sense. We can see a rhyme and reason to everyday events and relationships. 

The sun rises. The sun sets. 

The ocean waves flow in and out. 

Grief changes our calendar!

Same months. Same days. Yet, changed!

Some days are different than other ones. Filled with events, memories, and emotions. It feels like certain days are packed in a box...

After losing Dianne, one of the first books I read was, It's Okay that You're Not Okay, by Megan Divine. I found it to be so helpful. I highly recommend it to you.

The focus of the book is that...

Embracing life after loss is tough. We have so much to live for. Our children, grandchildren, and extended family. So many good and beautiful gifts all around us. 

Yet, our life hurts. We are...

Often when we talk about grief, we choose softer or more gentle words to describe it. Like, "It's tough." Or, "I will survive."  Or, "I'm okay."

Why? 

Well, there are many reasons....