Dear Olivia, I've experienced many things in life. Yet there has been nothing more life changing than losing you. I'm sure this is true for most parents who have experienced the loss of a child. I know I'm not alone, but it feels very lonely where I'm at. I don't want to be so depressed, … Continue reading Stuck in a Hump
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Another Week, Another Month
Dear Olivia, You're constantly on my mind and forever in my heart. I've been slowly preparing for our Spring Break vacation and am having a difficult time finding the motivation to get excited about it. Twice this week I completely blanked that you were gone and started getting you ready for vacation too. While going … Continue reading Another Week, Another Month
This Road Sucks
Dear Olivia, Using the phrase "I miss you" seems so insignifcantly meaningless compared to the way I really feel. Some days are easier than others and everyone says that is normal, but when it hurts, it hurts really, really bad. That's the part that few truly understand. Staying busy at work continues to help and … Continue reading This Road Sucks
Friends Forver
Dear Olivia, I'm still sending thank you cards to all the people in our lives who have gone out of their way to be here for our family. I send at least five cards a week. Some include a Livy memory bracelets. Others have a brief but thoughtful note inside. Your dad gave memory bracelets … Continue reading Friends Forver
Forever On My Mind
Dear Olivia, I'm on my sixth audiobook of the year. Can you believe it? I went from listening to upbeat happy music during my 2 hour commute, to a wide variety of non-fiction and fiction stories. Everything I've read has reminded me of you. First it was the baby who died in "Small Great Things." … Continue reading Forever On My Mind
Aging is a Privilege
Dear Olivia, It was wonderful to make people smile in your memory today. Your teachers and classmates seemed happy to get the Valentine's cards and eat your favorite pasta. Teacher Margot sent me a picture of all your school providers wearing the "Proud" t-shirts we gave to each of them this past Christmas. You know, … Continue reading Aging is a Privilege
Hold My Hand
Dear Olivia, Grieving sucks. When you think you've got nothing left to cry about, you're wrong. When you think you can say something without crying because you've already cried when you said it the first hundred times, you still cry... I still cry. I'm getting use to the lump in my throats when people ask me … Continue reading Hold My Hand
Dear Livy 