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Putting Life into Perspective
Putting Life into Perspective Often we complain too easily without thinking of the challenges of others or ones we COULD have. Do you put life into perspective?
A letter to my Lydia
90 days since my sweet Lydia's passing so I wrote her a letter...letting her know how we are
The Signs
Have you ever had what you think are coincidences happen? Some that leave you with your mouth wide open and you scratching your head. In this blog post I talk about all the signs I recognized after Lydia passed. I'm pretty sure you'll be in as much awe as I was.
Random musings from a mourning mother
I could blog and write this compelling post however, today I find random thoughts are entering my mind. I thought I'd share. Hope they are as relevant as everything else I write. Grief sucks and it ebbs and flows. I can be doing fabulously for a few weeks and then BAM! it hits and the … Continue reading Random musings from a mourning mother
It is not too late.
It is not too late to care. It is not too late to call. It is not too late to be a friend. It is not too late because it is forever for me. Last week after my son’s baseball game I turned around to leave and saw another mom. We exchanged pleasantries from … Continue reading It is not too late.
Missing Special Needs
I’m not going to lie. I never planned on being a special needs mom. Heck, I never knew I was one until Lydia was 5 months old and that proverbial brick came flying at our faces on October 24, 2007. It went something like this: Genetic counselor: “Your daughter has a rare genetic syndrome called … Continue reading Missing Special Needs
That morning.
I wasn't here that morning, the morning she passed away – Mother’s Day. My mom and I were spending the weekend 4 hours away from my home in Door County, WI courtesy of Children’s Hospital who gifted me the stay for the amount of money I raised last year. My mom was key in helping … Continue reading That morning.
No, it will never be ok
June 11th. Where does a month go? It was just May 11th that we said goodbye to our little girl...forever. Besides her actual services I felt like the first two weeks I was a pillar of strength. If you had the opportunity to talk to me you might have heard me share how through her passing … Continue reading No, it will never be ok
Loving Lydia 