Another Season and the Yellow Butterfly

Posted on April 1, 2008 - by Abel Keogh

April 22, 2004, my life was forever changed. My 14 year old daughter, Olivia Corinne Hoff passed away. It will be four years April 22, 2008.

As I look back now, I don’t even know how I survived. I didn’t think it was possible to live another day, another week, another month and another year, but I have. My grief journey continues to this day, such hard work, every day. For those parents who have lost a child, you all know too well how difficult this journey is. Along the way, I felt as though I were stuck, unable to move forward and, of course, not wanting to. By moving forward, I felt that I would be leaving Olivia behind, accepting life without her. I have moved on but in a different way. I will always have a broken heart, my life is not filled with joy, nor do I look forward to the future. It’s too hard to look beyond today.

In Memory of Carrie

Posted on March 3, 2008 - by admin

Dear Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi, It was a beautiful morning. I started the day off like I usually do on a Saturday. First thing I call my parents, as […]

Yoga This Morning

Posted on February 6, 2008 - by admin

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Learn the Biggest Lesson Grief and Loss Offers

Posted on January 29, 2008 - by admin

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Posted on January 17, 2008 - by Harriet Hodgson

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Poem: We Hardly Got To Know You

Posted on January 15, 2008 - by admin

My Great Grand daughter Raimey Elizabeth Cantrell-Rider, born June 21, 2007, died Dec 31, 2007. I wrote this poem for her and her family. We hardly got to know you […]

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Posted on January 8, 2008 - by admin

I will name this thing we are not made for This thing that has happened to some, that we never expected, that we blame ourselves for, more that we should. […]

My Youngest Son Died in an Accident

Posted on January 6, 2008 - by admin

Dear Dr. Gloria, My youngest son Nathan, just 20 years old died in a car accident on my husband’s birthday, July 7th, 2007. He took a curve too fast on […]

Poem: Why Did You Come, 2008?

Posted on January 4, 2008 - by admin

Why did you come two thousand and eight? And why is everyone happy and feeling so great? If your intention is to bring me joy, then it is too late […]

Poem: Thank You, Friend

Posted on December 29, 2007 - by admin

Thank you friend for always being there for me And seeing what I saw and did not see I am blessed to have you by my side At good times, […]