Blog From Becca
This post is dedicated to my son, Quinn Patrick03/14/03 – 01/02/18 Please read this with an open mind and heart. This is my day of the year that my son has passed where I just want to write and...
View ArticleYou’re Not Lazy Because You Want to Lay in Bed All Day
It has been about 18 months since we lost our son Luke and at the beginning of our new life path I just wanted to lay in bed all day long. There were so many days that I just did not want to do...
View ArticleWhat I Did To Survive My Childs Memorial
I’m just a dad who is trying to relay my experiences with losing my son, Luke. I’m not a professional, or counselor, or trained in grief counseling. My experience is life and dealing with one of the...
View ArticleHow Many Kids Do I Have?
For me, this was one of the most dreaded questions. I know I will always be a mom of 4, but when people ask me, they can make their way into further details. “How old are your kids?”, “What schools do...
View ArticleSneaker Waves, Stop Signs and Spontaneous Outbursts
Shortly, after Luke passed away, I was invited to join an Angel mom’s group. These women are amazing. I saw that although our stories are all different, we each have something to offer each other....
View ArticleWhy Me?
Why me/us/we? I don’t know why our family lost our son. Why didn’t God stop it? Why did the universe conspire against our family? I don’t know the answer to why my family is dealing with the loss of...
View ArticleWhy Did We Start LOVES FROM LUKE?
You have no idea how much I want to take away the pain of families who have lost a child. For example, we were going to a nonprofit where kids can talk to their peers about their loss, and the parent...
View ArticleFAITH IN GOD WHEN I JUST GOT PUNCHED IN THE GUT
just-a-little-faithDownload FAITH IN GOD WHEN I JUST GOT PUNCHED IN THE GUT On the day I lost Luke I told God (Yahweh) that I wouldn’t turn my back on Him. My wife and I also dedicated ourselves to...
View Article3 Years Later
There is no timeframe for grieving. An often-misplaced advice is “You will get over it,” or “It’s time to move on”. Experts have said grief will last a from few years up to five years after the loss...
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Navigating Grief and Loss: Healing and Moving Forward
Grief and loss are deeply emotional experiences that can profoundly impact our lives. Whether we are mourning the loss of a loved one, the end of a significant relationship, or the unraveling of our...
View ArticleThe Master Chief and Me
The Master Chief and Me It’s pretty close to 4 years since Luke died. A lot has changed in my family’s lives since our Day 1 (I call the day Luke passed Day 1. For me it’s the start of a new life,...
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Navigating the Grieving Process After Losing a Child
Understanding the Grieving Process The loss of a child is an unimaginable tragedy that brings with it a tidal wave of pain and grief. For many in Vancouver, WA, and beyond, the journey of grief...
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