A Journey for Caleb
Welcome to my Blog – here I share my journey through grief after the untimely and devastating death of my firstborn child and only son on August 12, 2019. My journey through parenting two daughters in the wake of tragedy and how I’m reinventing my purpose during unavoidable suffering. With faith, hope and courage, I share how I’m rebuilding my life, healing and processing the pain of child loss.
From The Blog
My Trembling Heart Is Held By Steady Hands
My Trembling Heart Is Held by Steady Hands When I started this blog, I wasn’t thinking about an audience or longevity. I wasn’t thinking about how long I would write or where it would lead. I was simply trying to survive. I needed somewhere to place the words that...
The Cost – And Gift – Of Following Jesus Through Grief
Let me start by saying thank you.Thank you for clicking the link.Thank you for sticking with me.Thank you for your support.Thank you for your interest in Caleb—and in my grief journey. Over the past two years, my writing has turned inward. I’ve been grieving more...
Tragedy Strikes Again: House Fire And Loss Of Pets
I began doing an Advent devotional on Sunday, December 1st for the sole purpose of “getting back to the basics” of the season and to reflect on Jesus and the hope, peace, love and joy only He can bring. I wanted to take a pause in the hustle and bustle of the season...
Living The Life That Chose Me: Five Years As A Bereaved Mother
Five years ago, death came and stole the ordinary right out of my life. The life I thought was sturdy crumbled right beneath my feet. I was counting on a future with Caleb, but it was stolen in an instant. For five years, I’ve been trying to breathe without my son...
10 Things I Want You To Remember About Caleb!
The best gift a bereaved parent receives is when you say their child’s name(s), share a memory, a story, a picture or when you do something to honor them. Our biggest hope is for our children to be remembered and for their legacies to live on in the people who love...
Reflections From My 2023 Words of the Year: Peace & Calm
Reflections From My 2023 Words of the Year: Peace & Calm You might think I choose my word of the year at the beginning of the year, but it actually comes to me as the year begins to wind down. Naturally, the end the of the year is a time of reflection as...
The Caleb Cares Project Year In Review: 2023
I believe in transparency and as the Founder and President of this very special organization, I wanted to share our financials and the projects we completed this year. Here's a look at how The Caleb Cares Project impacted the Clarksville, Montgomery County, Tennessee...
Four Years Have Come And Gone, How Am I Really Doing?
August 12, 2023, not only marked 4 years since Caleb died, it marked the day my middle child officially outlived him because she was alive after the third day of her Senior year. The time and space leading up to that day were honestly miserable and the anticipation...
I Lost More Than A Son
Secondary losses explained
Hope In The Darkness
Where I live in Middle Tennessee, we endured a terrible wind storm recently that caused widespread loss of electricity and property damage from fallen trees. Ahead of the storm, precautions such as cancelling school for the day and bringing in outdoor items were made...
“Going back is not an option. I know I must find my way forward. How do I do that when my loss is so devastating and grief is so heavy? I wake up each day and do my best to put one foot in front of the other and do the next right thing while leaving everything I don’t know, to the One who knows it all. Is this easy? Not in the least! The grief, pain and sadness is suffocating, but breath by breath and step by step I’m learning how to live in the balance of mourning and living, despair and joy and grief and gratitude.”
– Chrisy Slate
Joe just know you and your family is loved. The family you have is amazingly beautiful. I love you all so much and Caleb will live on through you all forever.
Thank you
Well, I’m so proud of you and excited to read all about this journey. My heart aches for all you’ve been through and all you’ve lost, but at the same time, I’m cheering for you as you relentlessly move forward to use every joy and every pain to bring glory to Jesus. I wish I had known Caleb and I’m thankful, that through you, I can know him now. He will continue to live through all of you and his life is certainly honored through all of you. All my love. ❤️
Thank you, Heather
I love you & your precious family. So excited about this website.
Thank you, xoxo
Want you to know that you and your family are in my prayers
Thank you
I listened to your podcasts today both of them. They meant so much to me as I lost my 23 year old daughter Abbie March 2, 2021. She was like your son in that she had no outward signs of depression had spent the morning working, texting me and her friends and even made plans to get together with me for an exercise class at 5 that night. Your words and encouragement helped me a lot. I have learned to trust my faith and depend on friends and family to get through this nightmare. Thanks for sharing your experience.
Becky, I’m sorry that you now know this devastating pain and heartache. Thanking you for reaching out and for your kind words and encouragement. My heart and prayers are with you as you navigate the difficult days of grief.