Category Archives: Loss

Good-bye, Martha

Posted on November 23, 2018 by Suzanne Gunter McClendon

Please keep our daughter Maggie in your prayers as she mourns the loss of her precious fur baby Martha. Thank you. Rest in peace, sweet Martha. He crossed over The Bridge very early Thanksgiving morning, 22 November 2018. We’re going … Continue reading →

Posted in 2018, Animals, Cats, Death, Grief, Loss, Love, November, Pet Loss, Pets | 16 Comments

To Our Baby Girl

Posted on July 15, 2018 by Suzanne Gunter McClendon

Dear Baby Girl, my sweet Dorian, Twenty-five years ago today, you were born into Heaven.  My heart died that day right along with you. I prayed for you, to have you, to hold you.  I wanted you so desperately. I … Continue reading →

Posted in 2018, Anniversary, Babies, Birthdays, Death, Family, Grief, Loss, Trauma | 10 Comments

Prayers, Please

Posted on May 17, 2018 by Suzanne Gunter McClendon

We just found out that my Aunt Judy, Mama’s youngest sister, passed away last night from pneumonia. Please pray for my mama and her remaining siblings, but most of all, Aunt Judy’s five sons and their families, as well as … Continue reading →

Posted in Death, Family, Grief, Loss | 18 Comments

I Miss You, Grandma

Posted on April 18, 2018 by Suzanne Gunter McClendon

The flags are flying in the breeze The crowds are gathering ‘round I just want to be alone, please! As they put you in the ground. ©17 April 2018 Suzanne Gunter McClendon

Posted in 2018, Family, Grief, Loss | 11 Comments

A Heavenly Birthday

Posted on July 15, 2017 by Suzanne Gunter McClendon

Today is our Dorian’s 24th birthday in Heaven. She never breathed even her first here on this earth. Here is a modified version of a poem that I wrote during what would have been her 4th Christmas season.   Happy … Continue reading →

Posted in 2017, Babies, Birthdays, Grief, Loss | 6 Comments