Kearney is the best home I never had – because it holds my people…until the grief and sadness it held overshadowed that love. Even to this day, if you were to ask me, I’d tell you I bleed Scarlet and Cream {GBR!}. I am a Husker through and through. Here’s the thing though, I did […]
Your 16th birthday isn’t just another birthday – it’s a rite of passage. It’s that first real step into adulthood…into freedom. I remember turning 16 – it was a whole to-do. My mom delivered balloons to the school (which I paraded around all day) and even bought me a car (it was a sporty red […]
You’re probably reading this and thinking “Wow – is that rEaLlY Sharing Solace posting again!?!?” You’re not imagining things, it’s really me…and yes, I’ve been awfully quiet for a while… Not because (my) grief stopped existing {gaw, I wish!} Not because I ran out of things to say {we all know that’s not gonna happen…} […]
On a recent trip to Houston, I made my hubby take me to the National Museum of Funeral History…yea, I know I’m one of the few that would use vacation time to visit…but it was actually pretty neat and we weren’t the only people there!! After the lights came back on (there was a multi-block […]
Yes, Valentine’s Day has come and gone, leaving behind a trail of chocolate wrappers, conversation hearts, rose petals, and maybe a few lingering emotions too — some sweet, some a bit more…well…bittersweet. For those of us navigating the tricky waters of grief, this holiday can be a double-edged sword, reminding us of both the love […]
In this profession, love and loss are constant companions – to each other and the families in your care. As funeral directors, you are tasked with guiding families through their most difficult times, often without taking a moment to address your own emotional well-being. For continued longevity, innovation needs to be ingrained in every area […]
Let’s talk about those two sneaky little words that always seem to find their way into just about any grief conversation: “At least.” We’ve all heard them (and probably said them too): “At least you had time to say goodbye…” “At least they didn’t suffer…” “At least you’re young enough to try again…” Here’s the […]
This picture, and the story surrounding it, is possibly the most scandalous image I’ve ever taken. Can’t you tell? For those new here, you might need a bit of backstory: Even though my daughter died just after she was born, in my mind, she is always an infant – and – whatever her ‘would be’ […]
There’s a song by the band Fall Out Boy called ‘Alone Together’. There something about the lyrics that just speak to me – especially: 🎶 I don’t know where you’re going – but do you got room for one more troubled soul…Let’s be alone together 🎶There are so many times in my life – after […]
Growing up, if I wasn’t in the backyard making my younger sister eat homemade mud pies {that I ‘baked’ in the mailbox}, rollerblading around the neighborhood, or dreaming up crazy ‘Double Dare’ dares I can guarantee that you’d find me 10 inches from the front of our 19 inch TV. From the moment I dropped […]