May 17, 2025
It’s the week after Mother’s Day, and I’m still standing. I feel broken-hearted and sad, but I remain hopeful for the future that God has planned for me.
The future is bright if I continue to embrace positivity. Of course, the loss of my dear John will always be a part of my life—day by day, hour by hour, minute by minute. I smile through the tears as much as I can, but I also allow myself to be honest about my feelings. There will always be challenging days because a huge part of my life and heart is missing, but I refuse to let it destroy me.
That’s why I continue to push myself to stay active and remain connected with a supportive group of women who understand my pain: Mothers of Murdered Columbus Children.
Today, along with many of my fellow Sister Soldiers, I attended a Mother’s Day brunch called “Love Beyond Loss.” This event was specifically for mothers who have lost a child to violence, and it was beautifully organized by the Columbus CARE Coalition.
We enjoyed delicious food, shared fellowship, and created Love Bouquets/Letters to the children we’ve lost to violence.
Today was a good day.
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