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John and I were just discussing the other day how, after Luke passed away, we spent every minute reading and researching about *Heaven* or w

If today is your Day One, I am so very sorry. The pain is excruciating. I remember it well. I also remember questioning, every day, how...

‘Triggers’ seems too simple a word to describe how your whole world upends itself based on a small, unexpected event.

Luke was one of the first of his friends to get a part-time job and he was pretty damn pleased with himself. There was only one problem…

I was invited to a Facebook group tonight for when my son enters Kindergarten this Fall. My head nearly exploded when I read that he would be graduating high school in 2033. As in, 13 years from now. As in, I will be 53 years old. Even better, I now know that I will be 55 when my youngest graduates. And to some, that probably isn’t even that old. It isn’t in the grand scheme of things, it’s just not what I planned for me. It’s just that little reminder how off kilter things w

I loved the time I spent driving my boys to school. It really is true that kiddos spill more sitting in the car with you then probably...

Self care is so hard to remember when you are in the midst of your grief. But you are important too! And your grief, your love and your loss are important. Don’t forget to check in with yourself. Perhaps I need to follow my own advice every once in awhile. #thisischildloss Author: sheriroaf Sheri Roaf is the mother of four wonderful children who turned to blogging after her 17 month old son Bennett passed away unexpectedly. Through her writing she has found a way to help hers