Grief Archives - Yvonne Ortega

Their Angel Daughter

by Yvonne Ortega | Oct 4, 2024 | Grief, Illness, Unexpected Loss

Their angel daughter had been in the hospital all weekend with the family at her side. They were sleep-deprived, and the doctor knew that.

In & Out of Season: Thriving in Life’s Transitions

by Yvonne Ortega | Sep 21, 2024 | Family, Fellowship, Friends, God the Father, Grief, Illness, Importance of building relationships, In & Out of Season, Jesus the Son of God, Losses into Blessings, Personal care, Self-care, Strength in the Lord, Thriving in Life's Transitions

Today I interview Dr. Evelyn Johnson-Taylor, the author of In & Out of Season: Thriving in Life’s Transitions. Powerful story of hope.

The Feisty Trio

by Yvonne Ortega | Sep 11, 2024 | Fellowship, Friends, Fun, Grief, Illness, Importance of building relationships, Personal care, Self-care

The feisty trio sat together at lunch and laughed as we compared experiences on our physical therapy journey and discussed other topics.

A Bittersweet Luncheon

by Yvonne Ortega | Sep 4, 2024 | Grief, Importance of building relationships, Personal care, Self-care for the newly alone, Strength in the Lord

A Bittersweet Luncheon By Yvonne Ortega “I want to treat you to lunch, if you’ll permit me to do so,” my friend Heather said in a text to me. “Anywhere you want to go.” Why would I let her treat me? It wasn’t my birthday or a special event. “I’ll be happy to eat lunch...