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Halloween and Heavenly Birthday

One of the things I remember hearing a lot when my dad passed away was “it gets easier in time”. That’s not true at all. What actually happens is that when we lose someone we care about, we have to find ways to manage that grief in ways to make it easier to navigate everyday life. But then those significant dates come along and make it more difficult to accept that person is gone.
For me, personally, one of those significant dates is Halloween, my dad’s birthday. Growing up, we used to combine the two events and have a lot of fun and these memories have stayed with me. Dressing up and going trick or treating before watching a child friendly spooky movie (like Casper) and singing happy birthday to my dad. Now it’s tainted because he’s not there to celebrate with and

Remembering Tom McAdam: A Life Well Lived

11 Mar 2025 13:59

Losing someone we love is never easy. Today, I want to take a moment to remember my dear friend, Tom who passed away 3 years ago on this date. This post is not just about grief, but also about celebrating the incredible person Tom was and the impact he had on those around him. Tom was more than just a friend, he was family. He called me his little wolf or little sister regularly. From the moment we first spoke, we connected. We laughed til our bellies hurt and enjoyed talking to each other multiple times a day.