by Lisa McFarland | Oct 24, 2021 | Uncategorized
Merriam-Webster defines this word as: “The quality or state of not thinking you are better than other people; the quality or state of being humble.” The longer I am alive, I the more dosed up with humility I become. There is so much beyond my control, in...
by Lisa McFarland | Oct 23, 2021 | Uncategorized
I have been pretty open about the challenges I have faced in trying to share my grief experiences. For many years I kept the deaths of my daughter Alexis, and my son Emanuel to myself. I wanted to “protect” others from the awkwardness of my...
by Lisa McFarland | Oct 21, 2021 | Uncategorized
Ever get some news that seems like it might be fantastic? Maybe the prospect of a new relationship, a career opportunity or a new home arises? Or you discover a way to accomplish something that you have been working on for what seems like...
by Lisa McFarland | Oct 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
We are all familiar with the phrase “I miss you.” My son Zachary says it quite a bit, even when we have been together for days on end. It’s affectionate and an acknowledgement of how we feel when we are away from someone we care about. For years...
by Lisa McFarland | Oct 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
Before telling our unique, individual truths about grief, we have to first find out what they are. The unending process of discovery and self-inquiry can continue for years and even decades beyond the date of our loss. As we learn to live...
