Tag Archives: loss

What Death Did Not Take

Posted on May 20, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

I do not think the hardest moments made me feel strong. At the pool, I felt helpless. At my mother’s bedside, I felt broken. Strength came later — in getting up afterward, loving again, and learning that death takes much, but it does not get to take everything. Continue reading →

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One More Year, A Little More Personal

Posted on February 4, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Perspective has a way of changing with time—and sometimes with loss. What once felt theoretical now feels lived-in, closer to the bone. A reflection on how enduring life’s harder moments reshapes what matters most. Continue reading →

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Seeing the Good in a Hard Year

Posted on December 7, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

This year held more grief than I expected — the kind that settles into your days and refuses to move quickly. But even in a season marked by loss, there were bright moments worth holding onto: family milestones, small victories, unexpected joy, and the quiet reminder that God is still working good in the middle of everything. Continue reading →

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The Sunday Pour: The Empty Chair (Thanksgiving)

Posted on November 30, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Thanksgiving always brings its share of empty chairs—loved ones we miss and memories we carry forward. This year added another twist: after helping cook the whole feast, my chair ended up empty too. Between grief, gratitude, and an untimely stomach rebellion, this Thanksgiving reminded me how loss and love sit side by side at the table. Continue reading →

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The Sunday Pour: The Ice That Melts

Posted on September 28, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Drop a cube of ice into a pour, and you can almost hear time at work. The sharp bite of alcohol begins to mellow, the edges round off, the flavors shift. What began as bold and fiery becomes something more … Continue reading →

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