Monthly Archives: August 2010

“I Died That Day”

Posted on August 30, 2010 by

The following is a story I received from a fellow grieving dad that discribes how wonderful his son is and tells the story surrounding the loss of his 15-year-old son in 2008.  The loss occurred while on a family vacation.  Thank you Kent for … Continue reading →

Posted in Auto Accident, Death of a Child, Grief, Grieving Dads Words, Loss of a Child, Loss of a Son, Panic, Trauma | Leave a comment

“Self-Inflicted Guilt” – Just for Today

Posted on August 29, 2010 by

I will be posting a separate section of the poem Just for Today  to ponder every couple of days.  The poem was written for bereaved parents by Vicki Tushingham.  Feel free to share with others.  Just For Today For Bereaved Parents  (Section 6) … Continue reading →

Posted in Anger, Death of a Child, Emotions, Grief, Guilt, Loss of a Child | 2 Comments

“Reach Out To Comfort” – Just for Today

Posted on August 28, 2010 by

I will be posting a separate section of the poem Just for Today  to ponder every couple of days.  The poem was written for bereaved parents by Vicki Tushingham.  Feel free to share with others.  Just For Today For Bereaved Parents  (Section 5) … Continue reading →

Posted in Compassion, Courage, Death of a Child, Emotions, Grief, Healing, Hope, Inspiration, Life Lessons, Loss of a Child, Poem | Leave a comment

“Smile A Little” – Just for Today

Posted on August 26, 2010 by

I received the following from a fellow grieving dad and friend that I met through this project.  I will be posting a separate section of the poem Just for Today  to ponder every couple of days.  The poem was written for … Continue reading →

Posted in anxiety, Courage, Death of a baby, Death of a Child, Emotions, Grief, Grieving Dads Words, Hope, Inspiration, Loss of a Child, Loss of a Daughter, Loss of a Son, Poem, Smile, Survival | Leave a comment

“Forgive All” – Just for Today

Posted on August 25, 2010 by

I received the following from a fellow grieving dad and friend that I met through this project.  I will be posting a separate section of the poem Just for Today  to ponder every couple of days.  The poem was written for … Continue reading →

Posted in Courage, Death of a baby, Death of a Child, Emotions, Grief, Grieving Dads Words, Hope, Inspiration, Life Lessons, Loss of a Child, Loss of a Daughter, Loss of a Son, Poem, Survival | Leave a comment

“My Child’s Life” – Just for Today

Posted on August 24, 2010 by

I received the following from a fellow grieving dad and friend that I met through this project.  I will be posting a separate section of the poem Just for Today  to ponder every couple of days.  The poem was written for … Continue reading →

Posted in Courage, Death of a baby, Death of a Child, Grief, Grieving Dads Words, Hope, Loss of a Child, Loss of a Daughter, Loss of a Son, Miscarriage, Poem | 2 Comments

“Try to Live” – Just for Today

Posted on August 23, 2010 by

I received the following from a fellow grieving dad and friend that I met through this project.  I will be posting a separate section of the poem Just for Today  to ponder every couple of days.  The poem was written for … Continue reading →

Posted in Death of a baby, Death of a Child, Emotions, Grief, Grieving Dads Words, Hope, Inspiration, Loss of a Child, Loss of a Daughter, Loss of a Son, Poem, Survival | Leave a comment

“Trivialities of Life” – Truisms About Grief

Posted on August 18, 2010 by

I use to rush through life completing tasks on my lists just so I can check them off.   I had “to do” lists for my job, home and my business.  I tracked everything so I could get more ”stuff” completed.  I … Continue reading →

Posted in anxiety, Cancer, Death of a Child, Depression, Emotions, Grief, Grieving Dads Words, Leukemia, Life Lessons, Living Simple, Loss of a Child, Loss of a Daughter, Trivial, Truisms | 4 Comments

Courage: Defined by a Grieving Dad

Posted on August 12, 2010 by

Courage:  It’s a word that paints many different images in our minds.  Each one of us has a different picture of what courage looks and feels like.  This may change for each one of us based on events we have … Continue reading →

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“Offers That Don’t Materialize” – Truisms About Grief

Posted on August 10, 2010 by

I have heard the following “truism” about grief from several dads that I have met throughout this project.  Many time well intended comments/actions inflict pain on those that are grieving.  Your world is turned upside down and things that never use to … Continue reading →

Posted in Anger, Death of a Child, Emotions, Grief, Grieving Dads Words, Hope, Inspiration, Life Lessons, Loss of a Child, Loss of a Daughter, Survival, Truisms | 2 Comments