Grief and Gardening
This month, an essay I wrote about dad and gardening was published in Northern Gardener magazine. You can catch a glimpse of it here. It was shortened a bit since in typical Probst fashion, I was a bit wordy – so the full version continues on below. I learned a lot from my garden […]
When all you have is words…
The decision was made in an instant but years in the making. “I love you girls but I cannot keep fighting. Please don’t be mad.” A glance at the nurse and a plea. “Please. I just want to go in peace.” Suddenly we are out of time. After years of ups and downs navigating a […]
Mother’s Day Gratitude
My son turned 21-months today. Tomorrow I run my first half-marathon in a year. Sunday is Mother’s Day. This trifecta has my mind spinning with emotions – some high, some low – but all of it is topped with gratitude. When I decided I’d run the Journey’s Half-Marathon six months ago, I didn’t realize it […]