What are you passionate about? And how much are willing to risk for it? These questions came to mind over the weekend, and I began thinking about how much I would risk for my goals in life. This past Sunday, my family experienced a tragedy that was devastating and life-changing for those at the center. That evening, as I crawled into bed Read more…
When we think of an anniversary we often think of our first date, engagement, marriage, promotion…significant life events that we are encouraged to celebrate and that are celebrated by many. But what about the anniversaries that can best be described as bittersweet? The marking of a day that forever changed your life in a way that you could not possibly Read more…
Over a year ago, I experienced the greatest loss of my life when my cousin and dear friend suddenly passed away. Since then, I have had a new opinion and perspective on grief. I distinctly recall sitting in psychology class years ago in college and being taught that one of the most important ways to support someone grieving is to allow them to Read more…
How do you reconnect with someone that you have lost? I often struggle with that aspect of loss. When you lose someone to death, they are no longer physically present. You cannot call them to talk about your day nor can you pay them a visit to simply spend time with them. It is always a difficult moment when the Read more…
Five years ago on a Monday morning not unlike this one, I was sitting in a classroom on Virginia Tech’s campus – 4/16/07 – it was snowing that day, my senior year, and only a few weeks before graduation. Many lives were lost that day and many others were forever changed, including mine. I avoid talking about it and often Read more…
