grief
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I know far too many parents who have lost children. It’s been nearly 8 years since our son Jacob died of an overdose. Over those years we have been called upon a number of times to comfort parents that are new members to the club. I remember the faces, the tears and the comfort provided Read more
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The image of a mother kneeling and lamenting at her sons coffin draped with an American flag has troubled me this week. We know all too well the depth of sorrow the death of a child brings on a soul. Grief grips you tightly. There were days that I thought I’d never be free from Read more
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I called my friend Barry when I was deep in grief and unloaded all my burdens on him. I was angry. I was angry with people and circumstances that day. I spewed all my frustrations on my friend that sunny afternoon. After my release of emotion I apologized for my rant. He replied, “Mike, if Read more
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I am not absolutely sure, but I think the death of a child might be the deepest pain that an individual can experience in life. I am confident however it has been my deepest hurt in life. There are things I would do differently if I had known Jake would die at 22. Tuned into Read more
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A teacher called Grace Seven years have come and gone since our Jake passed in March of 2014. Grief has been a teacher to Stacey and I (others also) through this difficult season of life. I think the greatest lesson I have learned since that awful day is that the grace of God is without Read more
Wrestling with Jacob 