by Rev. Krystin | Jul 28, 2022 | Bella, Death, Emotional Wellness
Ode to a ridiculously, enthusiastic dog who had more love to give, than could comfortably be contained within her body. Today, six weeks after her passing, I was at a local store and before I had a chance to leave, I found myself in a (very unexpected) embrace with an...
by Rev. Krystin | Jun 22, 2022 | Bella, Death
The first three days after Bella’s passing felt like my soul was being crushed by grief. Eventually, in an effort to distract myself, I was flipping through a magazine looking for images for a collage. Old school cut-and-paste collage is one of my joys, and I...
by Rev. Krystin | Jun 19, 2022 | Death, Emotional Wellness, Gratitude Practice
A week after Bella’s passing, someone I love (immensely) had an extensive surgery done at a private clinic as an outpatient. In the depths of grief for my cinnamon girl, I was catapulted into a full-time caregiving role for an already particularly...