Today is July 9, 2019, it’s my birthday. Year 2 without you here on this day. You were always so excited to be the first one to tell me Happy Birthday Momma. I can still hear your raspy loud voice. Then bragging to your sisters how you were the first to tell me, I literallyContinue reading “A Letter to My Son – July 9, 2019”
Author Archives: Losing Joe - Finding My Way Thru Grief
1st Year Angelversary for Joe
Virtual Candlelight Ceremony for Joseph Anthony Suarez
As the angelversary day fast approaches, the first year of Joe’s passing (May 28, 2019), my mind was made up and I did not want to do any kind of memorial to remember that day of so much sorrow, shock, numbness, and devastation to myself and my family, as well as his friends. It’s stillContinue reading “Virtual Candlelight Ceremony for Joseph Anthony Suarez”
One Year Coming Soon
People ask me what are we planning to do for Joe’s one-year? It’s fast approaching on May 28, 2018 and every time I think of that question, I feel sick to my stomach. I begin to sweat, I feel lightheaded, it takes everything in me to breathe, and my body starts to shiver. I’m notContinue reading “One Year Coming Soon”
A Letter to My Mother
Dear Mommy, today is March 25, 2019, you’ve been in heaven 11 years. Last year at this time, Allie, Joe, Ella & myself spent time at your gravesite, it was beautiful. But, this year is different Mom. I can’t do my normal anniversary day with you today, I’m so sorry, I hope you can forgiveContinue reading “A Letter to My Mother”
A Celebration of Joe’s Life
We decided June 7, 2018, would be the day we celebrate the life of our only son, and eldest of 3 children, Joseph Anthony Suarez. Joe’s life began on August 31, 1990 and he went home to be with God on May 28, 2018. As I reflect on June 7, 2018, there are two wordsContinue reading “A Celebration of Joe’s Life”
Broken Moments
I always knew there was something unique and very different about our son, Joseph Anthony Suarez. He seemed to radiate the world even as I gave birth to him on August 31, 1990. I always told him one day he would accomplish greatness in life because his spirit was so big and he would seeContinue reading “Broken Moments”
May 28, 2018 – Where Is Joe?
This is my story of “Losing Joe” and how uninvited grief introduced itself without any warning. Our life changed in the blink of an eye on May 29, 2018, but this nightmare began on Monday, May 28, 2018. As I’m writing this it feels like this moment happened only “yesterday”; to be honest, every dayContinue reading “May 28, 2018 – Where Is Joe?”
Joseph Anthony Suarez – 27
Before I share my story about the sudden tragic loss of our son, Joseph Anthony Suarez (Joe), I thought it would be a good idea to introduce him and share a few words of love from his family and friends. Joe’s journey in life was far more purposeful than he could have ever recognized. HeContinue reading “Joseph Anthony Suarez – 27”
