My friends and family wouldn’t exactly call me private. Not would they describe me as discreet. Or quiet. They know […]
From Fear to Faith
I submitted the following to our local news on the second anniversary of Jonas’s death. I just started a Bible […]
Colors of the Fall
I was out with a friend, a dear friend I’ve known for more than 35 years. It was fall. I’m […]
How Many Kids Do I Have?
How many kids do I have? Two. End of story. Not really. Because after I say I have two kids, […]
I Know, I Know … Suicide is Preventable
Today is National Suicide Prevention Day, and I have a secret. Whenever I read that suicide is preventable, I want […]
While We’re Waiting
I made some new brothers and sisters this weekend at a “While We’re Waiting” retreat. Others might make friends; we […]
The Rainflower Project
When I think about suicide, which I do more than I probably should, art doesn’t come to mind. My mother-in-law […]
From Months to Years
Today is the last day I’ll use months to measure the anniversary of Jonas’s death. On June 11, I’ll start […]
Jonas on the News
A local news reporter reached out to me a month or two after Jonas died. She asked if she could […]
I Wish You Were Here
Dear Jonas, I wish you were here tonight. Your cousins created a plaque for you, and even provided red paint […]