![I heard recently that the two most important needs for a human are to be fully and wholly loved and to be fully and wholly known. Having lost a child, there are things that I feel that not everyone can understand and leaves a lot to be desired on the fully and wholly known side of the equation.
On the eve of Mother’s Day and with Father’s Day on the horizon, it is important to point out that these holidays are not all the Hallmark commercials make them out to be. There are people who feel a hurt similar to ours in that they have children that they cannot hold, hug or see. On the flip side, there are children (of all ages) who can only imagine what their parents would be like or are trying to navigate the new normal without one or both. And a group that knows the hurt of missing both [parent(s) and child(ren)].
As these holidays creep up, say a prayer for the people that fall into any of the categories. Remember how blessed you are if you have both your children and your parents. Call or text someone you know who may be struggling with the holidays to remind them of the fact that they are known and loved by the people in their circle.
We know that only God can fully know and love us, but we also know that we are His hands and feet. The physical manifestation of a God that we cannot see.
To anyone that fits into any of these categories: I love you and pray you are able to find joy in a time you may very well dread.
To the people that have sent extremely thoughtful cards, flowers, gifts and messages: thank you for making this season more manageable. You are simply the best.
Counting it all Joie,
Ryce](https://i0.wp.com/www.rycespieces.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?w=1100&ssl=1)
Hi! I’m Ryce (pronounced Reese). I’m a pharmacist who has a love for all things creative. I started this little section of the internet to showcase some of my talents and allow my imagination to thrive. Let’s just say that while I have done a ton of artistic things over the past 5 years, not much made it here *shoulder shrug*.
Initially, I thought it would be fun to showcase my creativity when it came to professional fashion, organizing and home decor (which I still do). It’s just as you live a little more, you realize that you have more to offer. So, I’ve recently decided that I owe it to the young person thats a few step behind me on their journey to share some of the high, lows and in-betweens. I hope to encourage others to live their best lives understanding that disappointments are not destinations and budgets are parameters… not restrictions.
Ryce’s Pieces is a place for people to discover the prescription for (real) lifestyle on a budget. Just because we have financial goals doesn’t mean we stop building a life we love. We just have to get more resourceful about it.
Some FUN facts about me:
- I am an Ohio-bamian girl who resides in Texas.
- I have been married for 10 years to my dream guy and we go to a baseball game every year for our anniversary (we try to go to a new stadium every time except 2020 … IYKYK).
- I have a goal of visiting all 50 states (34/50 so far!). There’s some really cool stuff in the United States.
- Reading > TV.
- I have several plants (indoors and outside) and I love them all.
- I follow a lot of Rottweiler Instagram accounts… A. LOT.
- I have a degree in biochemistry (Talk NERDY to me) from Auburn University.
- It only makes sense that I love the Auburn Tiger Football! #WarEagle (Full Disclosure: when I feel like they may stress me out, I don’t watch.)
- I am a proud HBCU graduate! I earned my Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the real TSU … Texas Southern University! Go Tigers!
- Keeping with the tiger theme, I am a Cincinnati Bengals fan. Yes, I was a fan when they lost frequently. No, I’m not holding my breath for a Super Bowl repeat.
- I keep a prayer journal, scripture journal and a notebook for sermon notes. It’s amazing what God has done in my short time on Earth. (Disclaimer: while I will pray for you, “try Jesus. Don’t try me.”)
- I also keep a journal of random life events and one focused on the fruits of the spirit (you can see the prompts here).
- People really do call me “Ryceecup”, “Ryce’s Pieces” and “Ryce”. I approve of all of these.
I’m looking forward to hearing from you. Please feel free to get in touch via Instagram!
![I heard recently that the two most important needs for a human are to be fully and wholly loved and to be fully and wholly known. Having lost a child, there are things that I feel that not everyone can understand and leaves a lot to be desired on the fully and wholly known side of the equation.
On the eve of Mother’s Day and with Father’s Day on the horizon, it is important to point out that these holidays are not all the Hallmark commercials make them out to be. There are people who feel a hurt similar to ours in that they have children that they cannot hold, hug or see. On the flip side, there are children (of all ages) who can only imagine what their parents would be like or are trying to navigate the new normal without one or both. And a group that knows the hurt of missing both [parent(s) and child(ren)].
As these holidays creep up, say a prayer for the people that fall into any of the categories. Remember how blessed you are if you have both your children and your parents. Call or text someone you know who may be struggling with the holidays to remind them of the fact that they are known and loved by the people in their circle.
We know that only God can fully know and love us, but we also know that we are His hands and feet. The physical manifestation of a God that we cannot see.
To anyone that fits into any of these categories: I love you and pray you are able to find joy in a time you may very well dread.
To the people that have sent extremely thoughtful cards, flowers, gifts and messages: thank you for making this season more manageable. You are simply the best.
Counting it all Joie,
Ryce](https://www.rycespieces.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png)