Writing a book about grief was never on Dianne’s bucket list. But through conversations, personal stories, and a desire to offer a different voice about grief, Unraveling Together: Sharing the Threads of Grief was born. This is the story behind the book—and why Dianne believes we heal best when we heal together.

Moving on from grief doesn't mean leaving our pain behind. Dianne reflects on finding a middle ground where disappointment and hope can exist together—and trusting God as we discover a new normal.

When real life happens, our carefully made plans can change in an instant. Dianne reflects on grief, unexpected loss, and the importance of putting on our own “oxygen mask” while trusting Jesus to walk with us through difficult seasons.

Truth? Some days just feel a bit more fulfilling than others. There are days when a surprise visit or an extended visit or even a short visit feel SO. GOOD. It is a good day when we feel like we have made just a tiny bit of difference. When we feel like we touched some person’s life. Connected with a person on a deeper level than, “How are you today?” Maybe it’s a short conversation. A small interaction. A seemingly anonymous moment that melts another person’s heart.

When grief makes the world feel dark, the promise of a new day can feel terribly far away. Sometimes, it’s okay to sit with the clouds while remembering that the sun is still there.