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Faith, Grief
February 27, 2023
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By Harmony Vuycankiat

My Father’s Faith

I’ve been thinking a lot about legacy lately. When my dad passed away in 2011, I lost the most influential…

There’s a Little Less of You Here Each Day

Grief, Grown Children
January 30, 2023
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By Maddie Clark

There’s a Little Less of You Here Each Day

I'm sitting here on the front porch, and I'm sobbing. I'm finally grieving. I've finally reached the place where my…

The First Christmas Without My Parents Cuts Deep

Faith, Grief, Loss
December 23, 2022
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By Christa Rogers

The First Christmas Without My Parents Cuts Deep

“This is going to be the first time we go through the holidays without mom.” How many times have I…

How Thankful I Am for the Wonderful Men in My Life

Living
December 20, 2022
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By Holly Lemons

How Thankful I Am for the Wonderful Men in My Life

In my life, I have had four protectors that God gave me on this earth. Four men I knew I…

Grief
December 4, 2022
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By Shannon Shpak

The Fragile Heart of Grief

I started planting roses, and for a few years, it was this peaceful respite that I looked forward to each…

One Day I’ll Wish I Could Hear Their Voices Again, So I’m Saving Messages From My Parents

Grown Children, Living
November 6, 2022
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By Kelley Friedland

One Day I’ll Wish I Could Hear Their Voices Again, So I’m Saving Messages From My Parents

I have about 40 or more saved voicemail messages in my phone from my mom and dad, (mostly my mom…

Faith, Grief, Loss
September 18, 2022
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By Kimberly Willingham Hubbard

Grief Is Persistent But God Is Faithful

The loss of a parent doesn't just sting, it leaves you with an irreplaceable hole in your heart. It's been…

Grown Children, Living
June 29, 2022
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By Casey Sorensen

Good Dads Make Great Grandpas

This is not only written for my dad, but for all the dads out there who aren’t the typical, everyday…

Memories Fill the Holes in Their Hearts Where a Grandpa’s Love Should Be

Grief
June 24, 2022
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By Kelsi Kellogg

Memories Fill the Holes in Their Hearts Where a Grandpa’s Love Should Be

“Girls, come here for a minute.” In some sort of yearly ritual, I guide my oldest two daughters to my…

It Doesn’t Matter How Old I Am—I’ll Always Need My Daddy

Fatherhood, Grown Children, Living
June 19, 2022
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By Sarah Knutson

It Doesn’t Matter How Old I Am—I’ll Always Need My Daddy

I have always been a Daddy’s girl, much to my mom’s frustration. She always said my dad and I were…

Grief, Grown Children
May 31, 2022
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By Beth Bate-DuBoff

I Wanted to Call You Last Night, Dad

I went to call you last night. I was sitting in my room, watching grown men play a child’s game.…

The Little Girl in Me Still Yearns For a Present Father

Grown Children, Living
January 8, 2022
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By Suka Nasrallah

The Little Girl in Me Still Yearns For a Present Father

My dad came over today, and for the first time in a very, very long time, I sat with him—not…

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My Father’s Faith

There’s a Little Less of You Here Each Day

The First Christmas Without My Parents Cuts Deep

How Thankful I Am for the Wonderful Men in My Life

The Fragile Heart of Grief

One Day I’ll Wish I Could Hear Their Voices Again, So I’m Saving Messages From My Parents

Grief Is Persistent But God Is Faithful

Good Dads Make Great Grandpas

Memories Fill the Holes in Their Hearts Where a Grandpa’s Love Should Be

It Doesn’t Matter How Old I Am—I’ll Always Need My Daddy

I Wanted to Call You Last Night, Dad

The Little Girl in Me Still Yearns For a Present Father

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