Day 10- Trying to Process All Of This
Woke up feeling pretty good. Actually made it out of bed without crying- a first. Decided to go for a walk. Gotta get back into…
Day 9- Grief Counseling
Now that the service is over and I have a moment to breathe, it’s time to start trying to heal. Ty and I have decided…
Day 9- If You Love You Will Suffer
Yesterday was Shayna’s celebration where 500-700 people gathered to celebrate the life of an amazing girl. The more I reflect on Shayna, the more I…
Mourning is selfish. Do it anyway.
Grieving the loss of a loved one is inevitable. If you are human, you are going to have feelings of attachment to certain people and…
Day 8- Celebrate Me Home
Today is the day that we share our Shayna with the world for the last time. Our hearts are ripped wide open, but we have…
Planning a Funeral for A Child
First of all, I would suggest simply not planning a funeral for a child. Do not make it dim and dark and morbid. Make it…
The Idea of Cremation
Someone asked: Brian, Did you have any friends or family members who were uncomfortable with the idea of cremation? We’ve run into that before with…
Day 7- The Eve of Shayna’s Celebration
The good news is I don’t wake up to some terrifying thought. The bad news is I didn’t wake up. I didn’t sleep at all. …
To Bury or to Cremate
This is something you should think about before you die. Do your family this courtesy. But,my ou don’t expect to have to discuss their preference…
Day 6- Overwhelming Meetings
Woke up sobbing as usual today. A cry first thing in the morning is the new normal. This time it was the realization that Shayna…
Getting Grief Right – The New York Times
Getting Grief Right – The New York Times The short answer is there is no “right” way to grieve.
