About Laura Klouzek
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Laura Klouzek and her husband live in rural Missouri. They are the parents of five children and grandparents of six. We were foster parents for 12 years. Laura currently works in the court system for the State of Missouri. Her son, Lucas, died in July of 2008 after a short fight with cancer. His death and her journey through grief have prompted her to help others through her writing. Reach her at zekengee@embarqmail.com.
Laura Klouzek's Articles
Even the Worst Events Can Lead to Healing
The sharp edge of grief came into my life when my son, Lucas, lost his life to cancer.
It was a sudden, brief battle for him, and the beginning of a season of life I certainly …
Child’s Insight Offers Meaning — and a Laugh — on Thanksgiving
The smell of turkey and stuffing was in the air, there was noise from kid’s playing and dishes being prepared in the kitchen. It was our first Thanksgiving since my son Lucas’s death in July. …
After Death of Adult Son, a ‘New Normal’ for Mom
There was no rain, just some dark misty clouds. There in the sky was a beautiful rainbow. We were traveling home from the hospital after our son Lucas died, and saw the rainbow come from …
Gaining Control of Your Finances After Spouse-Loss
Ten Ways to Comfort the Grieving Heart
Prostate Cancer, Research Funding, and Male Vanity
Remembering ‘My Sister and My Best Friend’
My Daughter Was My Hero
March 11 Topic: Grief Experienced
