Over the Rainbow: How Love Lives On
Grief doesn’t end with a single season. It’s something we carry with us—softly, steadily—as we move through the years. But with time, that grief can begin to feel less like a weight… and more like a thread connecting us to something deeper. Something still alive within us.
For me, that thread often shows up in the form of what I call rainbows.
From the moment I titled my book Over the Rainbow, I knew it was more than just a nod to where I had been. It was a reflection of what still lives on—of love that transcends what we can see, and moments that remind us we are never truly alone.
There were times, after my husband Grant passed, when I would see a rainbow and feel, unmistakably, his presence.
There were songs on the radio that played at just the right moment. Static phone calls with no caller ID. Dreams that felt more like visits. And through it all, I came to understand something I now know to be true.
Love doesn’t end. It simply changes form.
After a loss, we often long for something tangible. We want to feel, hear, or see the one we’ve lost. And while those physical connections may not return in the way we hope, there are other ways love makes itself known.
🌈 A rainbow after a hard conversation.
🌈 A line from a song that brings back a memory.
🌈 A breeze that brushes your cheek just when you need comfort.
🌈 A feeling in your heart that says: I’m still here.
These signs are gentle invitations to believe in what we can’t always explain.
To trust that we’re still connected to our loved ones, to ourselves, and to something bigger than us all.
So this month, as the days stretch longer and the light grows brighter, I invite you to open yourself to these quiet moments of connection. You don’t have to understand them. You only need to receive them.
When you see a rainbow, pause. Let yourself feel what it brings up. Maybe it’s joy. Maybe it’s just a whisper of peace. And know it’s a reminder that love still lives here—with you, around you, and within you.
Because grief may change us – but love is what carries us forward.
Look for the rainbows in your life!
