Being a mother is the hardest job in the world. Being a mom to my two amazing boys at home, while missing my son who died, is even more challenging. As Mother’s Day approaches, I’m reminded again of his loss but also of the beautiful ways in which he continues to inspire me. This year, […] Read more…
Do you have a SickKids story? We do. We’ve seen the miracles, first hand, that take place within those walls at SickKids. We were given the gift of 3 years with our child, when the odds were against him from the start. Not nearly enough, but we may never have known how truly amazing he […] Read more…
Being a mother is the hardest job in the world. Being a mother to a son that you have lost is heartbreaking and yet I find myself struggling with this each day, especially on Mother’s Day. I struggle with being a mother to my two boys, while in my heart, I have three sons. There […] Read more…
I can’t wait to tell you about the messages I received from Zack at my recent group reading with Sister Mediums! The group reading was to take place on the 6th anniversary of Zack’s death on March 10th and the tickets went on sale on Elmo’s 31/2 year birthday (Elmo is always 3 1/2, just […] Read more…
We have a strong connection to heaven, having lost our son Zack at the age of 3, due to complications from pneumonia and his underlying heart condition. And more than once, we’ve seen the signs that remind us that heaven really does exist. There have also been times when our loss has shaken the faith […] Read more…
I truly can’t believe that I’m going to see Long Island Medium Theresa Caputo LIVE in Toronto this June! This is literally the best news and just what I needed! Now I’ve seen her show “Long Island Medium” a handful of times, but that isn’t the true reason why I want to see her. I […] Read more…
I can’t believe it’s been 5 years since I last held you, kissed you, stroked your beautiful curls, kissed your little lips, ran my fingers along your sweet neck, and put your hand on my face on last time. How could you have only lived for 3 and a half years and be gone for more? It […] Read more…
I’m always aware of the loss of our child. We wear it every day like a tattoo. Each day a memory floats by my mind and I’m taken back to the raw emotions of those beginning days without him. Last summer was a perfect example that I’m not the only one in our family who feels this way. […] Read more…
I really love being the one that people come to for advice on how to honour someone they love, when they have died. While it can be difficult to relive our moments struggling with the same questions, it’s comforting to know that I might be able to help another family think of a special way […] Read more…
Grief sucks everyday, but everything is so much harder at the holidays. Christmas music, the ornaments on the tree, holiday conversations, parties and even the toys stores. I should be shopping for 3 sons, not just two, but again this year, we will be celebrating without my Zack. As we approach another Christmas without Zack, I’m […] Read more…