Tag Archives: son

Tears Come With Joy and Sorrow

Posted on August 18, 2016 by Greet Grief

I visit my first husband’s grave to tell him that our son is getting married and I tear up. And when I see our daughter in her wedding gown for the first time, the same thing happens. Two children getting … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, family, grandparents, grieving, Life's Losses, My story, parents, Relationships, Transitions, Uncategorized | Tagged celebration, daughter, family, funerals, joy, life, Loss, losses, matriarch, memories, mother, son, sorrow, tears, truth, wedding | 2 Comments

Lost and Looking for Happy

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Greet Grief

I know I am wearing clothes and shoes, and that my toddler son is in my arms. There are people from all walks of life going in and out and pushing past us as I stare blankly at the menu. … Continue reading →

Posted in behavior, Bereavement, death, Grief, grieving, My story, Reflection, Single parenting | Tagged All of Me, gasping, grief, grief work, grieving, happiness, Happy Meal, healing, heartache, John Legend, Loss, McDonald's, numbness, sobbing, son, widow | 10 Comments

Saying Good-bye to Another Dad

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Greet Grief

Our children had four grandfathers because of our unique blended family. If you don’t already know our story read it here. Hank is my first husband’s father, and he was the last one of the grandpas to die. That was … Continue reading →