No Regrets
For my son Jesse…
Today, May 7th 2025, is the 14th anniversary since he died. There is no easy or pretty way to say that. He had a tragic accident on Easter Sunday, April 24th, and days later we found ourselves saying goodbye.
You’ll hear all kinds of things said about loss and grief as you navigate life and some might be true for you, none may apply and one thing might seem fitting one day and not the next.
I have found that grief is fluid, it is alive…both on it’s own and in you. My first big loss was my dad, followed shortly after by my husband and then my son, all within 10 years. One thing that has held true for me is that I have to allow grief to be whatever it is, whenever it is and let it reside in me, with my permission. Trying to shelf it, put it aside, compartmentalize it only seems to cause me more pain when it actually finds it way through me. Allowing it to flow, to stay, to breathe within me is actually a great comfort and relief. It is fully accepting ‘what is’ that true peace can be found…even if only in small moments.
These words, ‘no regrets’, were the ones my son chose to have as his first tattoo. It was shortly after his dad died and he had a cross and these words put on the inside of his arm. It is very powerful…he said he didn’t want to live a life of regrets. It really touched me and others…so much so that his younger brother and uncle also got it on their arms. The time is coming for me to do it as well.
But for those who don’t want a tattoo but want the message and reminder, this cuff is for you.
Made with sterling silver, hand stamped with the sentiment and a cross, this stacker is just like the others in my shop. Perfect to wear alone of lined up with several of your favorite reminders.
Measures 4mm wide, is 6” long with an 1” opening at the back. It is made to fit most wrists. If you feel a custom size is needed for you, please message me to discuss it.
Thank you for taking the time to read this, to maybe say a prayer and for being part of the DBG family,
For my son Jesse…
Today, May 7th 2025, is the 14th anniversary since he died. There is no easy or pretty way to say that. He had a tragic accident on Easter Sunday, April 24th, and days later we found ourselves saying goodbye.
You’ll hear all kinds of things said about loss and grief as you navigate life and some might be true for you, none may apply and one thing might seem fitting one day and not the next.
I have found that grief is fluid, it is alive…both on it’s own and in you. My first big loss was my dad, followed shortly after by my husband and then my son, all within 10 years. One thing that has held true for me is that I have to allow grief to be whatever it is, whenever it is and let it reside in me, with my permission. Trying to shelf it, put it aside, compartmentalize it only seems to cause me more pain when it actually finds it way through me. Allowing it to flow, to stay, to breathe within me is actually a great comfort and relief. It is fully accepting ‘what is’ that true peace can be found…even if only in small moments.
These words, ‘no regrets’, were the ones my son chose to have as his first tattoo. It was shortly after his dad died and he had a cross and these words put on the inside of his arm. It is very powerful…he said he didn’t want to live a life of regrets. It really touched me and others…so much so that his younger brother and uncle also got it on their arms. The time is coming for me to do it as well.
But for those who don’t want a tattoo but want the message and reminder, this cuff is for you.
Made with sterling silver, hand stamped with the sentiment and a cross, this stacker is just like the others in my shop. Perfect to wear alone of lined up with several of your favorite reminders.
Measures 4mm wide, is 6” long with an 1” opening at the back. It is made to fit most wrists. If you feel a custom size is needed for you, please message me to discuss it.
Thank you for taking the time to read this, to maybe say a prayer and for being part of the DBG family,
