I wondered and prayed about what to share with you on my blog this month. And then the answer came via a text from a friend about how she had just been sharing my story from Easter 2021 with a new widow and how it encouraged her. Thank you for my answer, Kathy:-) During Ken'sContinue reading "April 2021 at the Park"

Today was a day of reflection, remembrance, prayers of thanksgiving, and moments of absolute wonder and awe at life now compared to that day four years ago on March 10, 2021. So much to share later, but for now, some new celebrations and memories to share with you... I visited Ken's bench at Memorial ParkContinue reading "March 10, A Day to Celebrate"

Thoughts of winter have been on my mind and in my daily path. No doubt you are facing winter as well wherever you live. This year, winter has delivered brutal weather in the form of record snow, freezing temperatures, hurricanes, floods, and horrific fire storms. My heart and prayers continue for the countless souls whoContinue reading "Winter Reflections"

Hello Friend, How will you be celebrating Christmas this year? What’s new with you this past year? What are you looking forward to in 2025? I hope you make wonderful new memories and enjoy this season in whatever capacity you can. My heart and prayers are with those of you missing someone this Christmas. ThankContinue reading "Pati’s Christmas Letter 2024"

Four years ago today, we were trying to process the news that Ken’s Biopsy revealed his condition was much worse than we had anticipated. His days would be shortened on this earth. We were in shock, and yet Ken was not at all dreading the inevitable; he knew where he was going and, at theContinue reading "Grateful for Four and More"

Today would have been Ken's 61st Birthday. Celebrating Ken's life without him here gives me some perspective on how God works through my life in big and small ways. God blesses me and reminds me that He has a plan, no matter how many speed bumps or potholes I encounter along the way. And someContinue reading "Happy Birthday Ken"

This past week, I was honored and humbled to share a few moments with a precious woman in her last days. Singing to her, stroking her hair, praying over her, and simply being in her presence was an honor. After I left her, I was filled with peace, assurance, and a sense of wonder. AfterContinue reading "The Miracle of Death"