Grief Archives - Yvonne Ortega

When Your Plans Change by Yvonne Ortega

by Yvonne Ortega | Apr 28, 2026 | Blessings, Fellowship, Flexibility, Friends, Fun, Gratitude, Grief, Illness, Personal care, Self-care

Weather and health changes can alter the best plans from one moment to the next. You and I can do all within our power to accommodate the situation and be thankful for the ability to do so.

Happy New Year 2025 from Yvonne

by Yvonne Ortega | Jan 2, 2025 | Advent, Blessings, Christmas, Divorce, Forgiveness, Friends, Grief, Happy New Year, Illness, Losses into Blessings

Happy New Year from Yvonne Happy New Year! Miracles never cease. I am writing blogposts and newsletters again with a new printer and help from a “remote Geek Squad technician.” She came to my home and helped me. Inspiration from My 97 Year-old Aunt My...

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...