The day that changed everything
Ten years ago, my four-year-old son Harvey died at home under the compassionate care of Chesapeake Kids, the pediatric hospice program at Hospice of the Chesapeake. Hospice gave us the priceless gifts of time and connection—relieving us of medical burdens so we could focus on creating lasting memories together. Today, I honor Harvey’s memory by helping others navigate grief, teaching that within the pain, there is also enduring love. This is my “gift in grief”—a gift from Harvey that I carry forward every day.
Link Library
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Summer 2025 Newsletter
This summer, let us honor both the sunshine and the storms, knowing each has its place and that without one, we cannot know the other. What does summer mean to you?
The Sacred Dialogue: A Conversation with Mother Nature
Sometimes sacred dialogue happens between two people. Sometimes it happens between you and the natural world. Sometimes it’s simply between you and yourself.
I Can Still Do Hard Things: Lessons from the Wilderness
I came into this year feeling the weight of two milestones: turning 40 and approaching ten years without my son, Harvey, who died at age 4. To honor this important year in my life, I wanted to challenge myself. I wanted to honor my grief, but also honor my growth.
Camp Nabi 2023 Complete Reflections
Camp Nabi is an Overnight Grief Camp for Children & Teens facilitated by Hospice of the Chesapeake. I volunteered for the first time in 2023 and it was life changing in the best way.
Camp Nabi: A Life Changing Experience
Camp Nabi is an Overnight Grief Camp for Children & Teens facilitated by Hospice of the Chesapeake. Marie volunteered in the role of “Big Buddy." It was an awe-inspiring weekend.
Words from the heart: Marie’s Speech from Fashion For A Cause
For more than 10 minutes, our story held captive a boisterous crowd of @200. I spoke about the time when all of our resources were running low–except love–and how HOC stepped in at the READY.
Burgess helps raise $240,000* for Chesapeake Kids: A Division of Hospice Of The Chesapeake
I recently attended the 45th annual event as the guest speaker in my roles as Harvey’s Mom, Hospice Volunteer and Local Grief Therapist.
Sharing is Caring: How our story will benefit Hospice Fundraiser “Fashion for A Cause”
I've been asked to share our story—of Harvey's life, our journey with hospice and everything since—at this year's "Fashion for a Cause" fundraising event presented by Hospice of the Chesapeake.
Of course I was on the news…I’ll never stop telling Harvey’s story
It was an honor to be interviewed alongside Faith Fitzgerald, Director of Community Health Programs for Hospice of the Chesapeake, to highlight bereavement supports and programs offered to the entire community.
Hospice isn’t just for terminally ill old people…
That’s right. Hospice offers a WIDE range of FREE and low-cost services for the entire community–not just for old folks who are dying.
Surprises at Patapsco Valley State Park
Surprises at Patapsco Valley State Park: Highlights from Winter’s Nature-Informed Event
Out with the old, in with the new: Why changes in grief theory matter
Gone are the“stages” of grief; Enter the Six Needs of the Grieving
