May 19th, 2007 - May 6th, 2018
Maggie’s purpose was to show us the joy of the Gospel and God’s determined love for a world that disappoints. For Maggie, there was no end to the celebration of life.
When you find yourself “in the midst” of daily life struggles this is the podcast you need. Follow our grief journey as we discuss how we find hope in every day life.
“Someone tells me, don’t be afraid.” – Maggie
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We have some exciting news to share! In 2015, the bishop of the Diocese of Phoenix, AZ, Bishop Thomas Olmstead, wrote a letter to the
What is grief? How does it impact the person? What can you do to help a friend who is grieving? In order to help someone
As I type the title to this latest blog post it shocks me to my core and I dissolve into tears. In a million years
Remember. When the pain and agony threaten to take over just pause. Take a long deep breath. Breathe in slowly. Breathe out slowly. Repeat. Remember every blessing no matter how small. Remember that God has not forgotten you even if Heaven appears to be silent. You are loved. You have a purpose. You are not forgotten.
Never forgotten.We do not know the day or the hour but we know is that this life is such a gift.
So pray. Be kind. Forgive and ask for forgiveness. Love hard and then wake up and ask God for the graces to do it all over again.
Never forgotten. 💙
Just 12 short days after my daughter died I wrote these words. As my children mourned and grieved the greatest burden was watching them and not being able to do anything to relieve their suffering. Although their suffering is different two years later it still exists. Don't forget the siblings of loss.
05/18/2018
I wake up in the middle of the night to see you all cuddled around me. I am instantly reminded of a mother cat with all of her kittens gathered round. One is draped over my stomach. One is tucked in the crook of my arm. One is snuggled up against my back. You can't sleep upstairs because it feels so very lonely. And that is ok. I realize how quickly these days and weeks and months and years will pass us by. For now, I am satisfied waking up to all of my kittens snuggling around me. I will comfort you in the best way I can. God's grace will get you through each moment. And I will be strong for you. Unwavering. Holding steady. You will see me cry. But never without hope.
Sleep tight little kittens. This life will pass us by far too quickly. I cherish each moment.
In the midst of all of the chaos of 2020 we need to ask ourselves one thing. What can I do to bring joy to another person today? Let's change our perspective from debating on social media to loving those around us.
How can you show love and bring joy today?
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