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Sunday, 10122025
There are seasons in life when all we can do is show up, with open arms and a willing heart, and let Jesus take care of the rest. This season has taught me exactly that.

Cindy Lucero
Oct 12, 20252 min read


To My Son, With Every Star
No matter the distance, love knows no bounds. Forever in my heart, forever shining bright.

Cindy Lucero
Oct 8, 20251 min read


Friday, 06272025
It wasn’t about the movie but the bonding that made it a good weekend. Simple moments, lasting memories. 💛

Cindy Lucero
Jun 28, 20251 min read


A Journey of Love and Remembrance
This September, we honor Suicide Awareness Month together with the International Day of Peace.
May we create a world where compassion heals, kindness restores, and peace begins within every heart.

Cindy Lucero
Sep 21, 20243 min read


Because Love Doesn’t Work Without Sacrifice: A Note to Parents at Mass
If you’re a parent who feels like giving up on bringing your little ones to Mass, please don’t lose heart. Keep showing up, even when it feels difficult. The presence of your children at Mass is one of the most powerful acts of love you can offer to God, to them, and to the Church.

Cindy Lucero
Apr 21, 20244 min read


Wednesday, 01172024
Because you’re more than one moment in time. Your love lives

Cindy Lucero
Jan 17, 20241 min read


Wednesday, 11152023
It is not about the quantity of time he lived that holds significance, but the impact he had made.

Cindy Lucero
Nov 15, 20231 min read


Saturday, 10282023
I felt so much love just to hear other says your name. I thank God for your constant presence knowing you still touch our lives.

Cindy Lucero
Oct 28, 20231 min read


Tuesday, 09272022
I have lived 20 months without you, every day wishing it was just a bad dream. I want you back, not to put you back into your suffering...

Cindy Lucero
Sep 27, 20221 min read


Monday, 09262022
A huge part of my grieving is self-blame. My son was more likely me. I remember growing up, I was absorbed in fantasizing and imagining...

Cindy Lucero
Sep 26, 20221 min read


Panda, My Travel Buddy
I carry Panda with me on every family trip, so I can keep our famil of four.

Cindy Lucero
Jun 29, 20221 min read


My Letter To You After We Lost Our Son
My dear James, The day Enzo went back to our Creator, I drifted away but you brought me back. You were my rock during the worst days of...

Cindy Lucero
Jun 19, 20222 min read


My 5th book from his shelf: All the Bright Places
Today, ten days before my ahya Enzo’s 18th birthday I have finished the 5th book from his collection, All Bright Places.

Cindy Lucero
Jun 1, 20224 min read


My Son Missed His Graduation
Enzo's kindergarten graduation photo Today was the day I pictured my dear Enzo on stage, standing tall and beaming with his high school...

Cindy Lucero
May 27, 20223 min read


Hello Potchie
For the first time, I’d spontaneously laughed because of Potchie. It was genuine, no guilt attached, and it felt warm.

Cindy Lucero
May 14, 20222 min read


My Email to Heaven
My dear Enzo, It’s been about 1 year, 3 months, and 11 days since you returned to our Heavenly Father and I miss you. Everyday to...

Cindy Lucero
May 8, 20224 min read


A Year After
When God called my child to dwell with Him above, I sometimes question the wisdom of His love. For no heartaches compare with the death...

Cindy Lucero
Jan 27, 20223 min read


You Are My Sunshine
January 28, 2021. I turned on your computer. I don't know what to expect but I got caught up with the saved mp4 on your desktop. I...

Cindy Lucero
Apr 2, 20212 min read


Day 32 without my Enzo
It has been a rollercoaster of emotions for me and James: shock, broken, helpless, and confused. But for me, the most overwhelming is...

Cindy Lucero
Mar 1, 20212 min read


Shattered Mom
Feeling beyond helpless, I could feel our dear Lorenzo was very quiet and lonely about something, I didn’t even know about what, much...

Cindy Lucero
Jan 30, 20212 min read
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