Living is a whole new adventure when you suddenly find yourself alone, widowed and the mother of four young boys a lot like their Dad.

Keep Coming Back-Grief Part II
Janae Janae Thompson Janae Janae Thompson

Keep Coming Back-Grief Part II

The people who kept coming back made all the difference. The ones who didn’t give up on me. When you keep coming around; even though the grieving person isn’t the most fun company or doesn’t seem to appreciate your efforts or is just plain negative to be around; don’t let it get you down.

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Christmas Present
Janae Janae Thompson Janae Janae Thompson

Christmas Present

Being Present. That is the best Gift you can give. Ever. I know. I remember the times I wasn’t present while Grant was alive. Now he’s gone and I wish I could go back and relish those moments I didn’t cherish in the moment, not knowing that they would end. Then, I was unconsciously feeling that not every moment mattered, taking them for granted, taking so much for granted. When I say that now I laugh. Such a potent reminder now, I’ve lost what I took for GRANTed. It’s gone. He’s gone.

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Last Hug
Grant, Janae Janae Thompson Grant, Janae Janae Thompson

Last Hug

Do you believe when someone dies they’re really gone?

And where do you think they go?

I’ve had partial answers to these questions. I know what I’ve been taught. I know what I believe about what I’ve learned, there’s some variance. Now I can add my recent experiences.

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