by Charleen Burghardt Time has a way of softening our scars. I am finally at a place where I can share my story about my sons with disabilities. I planned my life, intending to marry after college and then have children, which I did. However, life took an unexpected plot twist when I birthed two… Continue reading Who Are Your Helping Friends?
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The Promise of Comfort
Spring–March, April, May, and June bring warmer temperatures and special holidays like Easter, Mother’s Day, and Father’s Day. Our family celebrates a few birthdays and anniversaries, which makes the months busy. Anticipation before those events and later celebrating occasions gives me so much joy. Seeing family, eating together, laughing make the holiday grand. However, those… Continue reading The Promise of Comfort
Honoring Loss on Mother’s Day
by Charleen Burghardt Mother’s Day is upon us; it is a time of celebrating and honoring the special mother in our lives. If your mother is alive, be thankful and relish your time with her. What a gift to have your grandmothers or mother-in-law. Maybe you have someone who has been like a mother to… Continue reading Honoring Loss on Mother’s Day
Do Our Tears Matter?
Tears have physical benefits and can be a way to grieve.