A note from Liz
The love stays.
Grá is the Irish word for love—and love is where this story begins.
After losing my husband, Paul, to brain cancer after 23 years of marriage, I found myself learning how to carry both a broken heart and the love that remained. There were days when looking ahead felt impossible, and the next small step was all I could manage.
Grá From the Heart grew from those days, and from the hope that something meaningful could grow alongside the sadness.
As a mother, an educator, and someone finding her own way through grief, I wanted to create small reminders of care: something to hold, words that bring comfort, or a connection that helps someone feel less alone.
My hope is that you find a little of that here. You don’t need to arrive feeling strong or have everything figured out. There is room for you exactly as you are.
“Don’t Lose Your Sparkle” is a gentle reminder that your light still matters—even when you can’t quite feel it yourself. Sometimes, we need someone to help us see it again.
There is still room for laughter, connection, and moments worth looking forward to. Welcoming them doesn’t mean leaving your love behind. You carry it with you.
The love stays. And, little by little, we find ways to keep going.
With love,
Liz
From the heart · Blog
It starts with a cuppa.
Sometimes, the simplest way to help someone who is grieving is to put the kettle on.
You don’t need the perfect words. You don’t need to make sense of their loss or find something uplifting to say. Sometimes, a cup of tea and a familiar face are enough to make a difficult afternoon feel a little less lonely.
A cuppa gives us a reason to sit down together. To ask, “How are you today?” and leave enough time for the honest answer. To share a memory, have a cry, or find ourselves laughing at something we haven’t thought about in years. And sometimes, it means sitting quietly, knowing neither person needs to fill the silence.
That is the spirit behind this blog: honest conversations about grief, love, and learning to live with both. Here, I’ll share the things people don’t always talk about, the moments that catch us off guard, and the small comforts that help us keep going.
My hope is that you find something familiar in these words—and a little encouragement for whatever today holds.
If you’re wondering how to show up for someone who is grieving, start small. Send the message. Make time for a visit. Remember them on an ordinary Tuesday, too.
You might be surprised by how much it means to hear, “I’m putting the kettle on. Will you join me?”
Just a little Gra from the Heart
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Talks & Inspiration
A little inspiration. A lot of heart.
Sometimes, hearing someone share their story helps us feel less alone in our own.
I’m Liz—a mother, an educator, and the heart behind Grá From the Heart. My experiences of love, caregiving, and losing my husband, Paul, after 23 years of marriage have shaped the stories I share and the message I carry: even on the hardest days, your light still matters.
Through honest, heartfelt talks, I make room for grief, laughter, reflection, and hope. I speak about showing up for one another, finding courage in small steps, and welcoming moments of joy while carrying the people we love with us.
Whether you’re bringing together a community group, school, workplace, or an audience touched by loss, I would love to hear about your event. Together, we can shape a talk that connects with the people in the room and gives them something meaningful to take home.
My hope is that people leave feeling seen, a little more connected, and encouraged to take their next step—whatever that looks like for them.
Invite me to share a little Grá, a little hope, and a reminder: don’t lose your sparkle.
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Our future giving vision · Coming soon
Keep their sparkle going.
When you choose something from Grá From the Heart, our hope is that the love behind your purchase will reach beyond the person receiving it.
Our future vision is to dedicate a portion of product sales to providing financial support for people diagnosed with cancer—offering a little breathing room and a reminder that someone is thinking of them.
Having walked beside Paul through his brain cancer journey, I know how much a gesture of care can mean. Cancer can take up so much space in a person’s life. We want to help make room for comfort, connection, and moments that remind them of who they are beyond their diagnosis.
When the program is ready, our goal is to welcome nominations from around the world, so people can put forward someone they love who could use that extra support.
We hope to turn thoughtful purchases into meaningful kindness—helping others feel seen, cared for, and encouraged throughout their journey.
Because even when cancer changes so much, we want to help keep their sparkle going.
This initiative is still being developed. Details about the contribution from each purchase, eligibility, and the nomination process will be shared before launch. Nominations are not yet open.
Just a little Grá From the Heart.
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