Painsgiving

Can we find gratitude through grief during the holidays.

Tribute

I shared the following for the funeral service for Donna. Thank you to all who attended and helped us celebrate her life... I am Brooke Bickert, daughter-in-law to Donna Bickert, a.k.a. Boosh. The first time I had a sit down conversation with Boosh, was when I was 17. Then, for only a short time she was Mrs. … Continue reading Tribute →

I Choose to Move On

The vicious cycle of "stuck" holds many hostage with bad memories, mistakes, and regrets. The burden of hurt and pain is genuine. I watch victims work hard to move on. But they struggle, they get trapped. Internal experiences keep them from letting go and moving on; yet I continue to see the desperation to move on and … Continue reading I Choose to Move On →

Grieving

Grief can be loss, death, change, or disappointment. Each individuals' process is different yet the process remains the same. We lost our son 4 years ago to a horrific and rare bacterial infection. His name was Rory. Rory lived and breathed on this earth for a little over 3 hours, all of which he spent … Continue reading Grieving →

Grieving: Not just for Death & Dying

I am well into my third cup of coffee this morning. My kiddo has been sick the last few days so I have needed a little more pick me up in the morning. But with my third cup, let’s talk about grieving. Most associate grieving with death and dying. I want to expand that concept. … Continue reading Grieving: Not just for Death & Dying →