Kenny's Presence with us/The Vacation
Calling all moms......Our trip began May 17, 2012 headed for my grandson's High School Graduation! Kenny's son...and hopeful to meet some of our moms in the Al area. After 2 plus years one of the moms Sandi Strickland., after many conversations and several attempts to meet WE Finally met and it was great being with another mom.
Sandi and i had a connection unaware of way before we met. Way before we lost our sweet sweet boys. I befriended Sandi,one of my first friends because she was from Al and both of our sons were at the hospital at UAB in Birmingham ,Al at the same time and very possibly sitting in the same ICU Units as most know Sandi lost her son in a Motorcycle wreck. Sandi's son went to Heaven a couple weeks before Kenny made his transition to meet Chris. A plan that was made by God while Ken and Chris were even before they were born. Ironic yet it happened. So Sandi and I have a very unquie and sad situation for not only us but all our mom's s who is in this club we did not want and it is not a Country club as we all know. But a support club and to all of you who have walked with me through this cruellest pain a mom could experience.....
Sandi and I met Sat. Morning for coffee and went to the Cemetary to visit Chris. Well, for the first time since Ken's been gone I could feel his presence around me. What a wonderful feeling that was....
What Sandi and her ex-husband has done for Chris grave site number 1 the picture do not come close to the beauty resting place. A Sat morning to never be forgotten !
Sandi and i had a connection unaware of way before we met. Way before we lost our sweet sweet boys. I befriended Sandi,one of my first friends because she was from Al and both of our sons were at the hospital at UAB in Birmingham ,Al at the same time and very possibly sitting in the same ICU Units as most know Sandi lost her son in a Motorcycle wreck. Sandi's son went to Heaven a couple weeks before Kenny made his transition to meet Chris. A plan that was made by God while Ken and Chris were even before they were born. Ironic yet it happened. So Sandi and I have a very unquie and sad situation for not only us but all our mom's s who is in this club we did not want and it is not a Country club as we all know. But a support club and to all of you who have walked with me through this cruellest pain a mom could experience.....
Sandi and I met Sat. Morning for coffee and went to the Cemetary to visit Chris. Well, for the first time since Ken's been gone I could feel his presence around me. What a wonderful feeling that was....
What Sandi and her ex-husband has done for Chris grave site number 1 the picture do not come close to the beauty resting place. A Sat morning to never be forgotten !
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This is part 1. More to follow
It gives me goosebumps. It is such a blessing to feel our children with us.
Hugs,
Marlene
Wow, they say there is no real coincidences, that everything is part of some major plan we are not privy to. This relationship brings home that point. I\'ll be looking for part 2.
Hugs to both you Sandi and Sandi Strickland. I\'m glad you got to meet.
Terry
It feels as if it was a very beautiful and healing time that you shared.
Meeting another woman who understands this path is such a blessing as so much does not need to be said and then what does becomes so very powerful and healing.
I can\'t wait to hear more and that you traveled safely.
Heartfelt (((hugs)))
Joanie
Wow - Amazing how situations and circumstances seem to come together in life that suddenly feel like you were destined to be a part of each others lives....!
That is the beauty of synchroniity! Hugs, Amber
It was great meeting Sandi after conversing for about 2 yrs! It was bittersweet....great to meet a wonderful person but sad it had to happen under such sad circumstances! I took her to see Chris and it was just....peaceful! Glad we finally got to make that one on one connection Sandi!
Sandi, so great that you and Sandi could meet and support each other! And what a blessing to feel your son Ken close by. Love & hugs, Linda
Sandi and Sandi and Ken and Chris. Sounds like it was meant to be.
It always means more in person. Sharing hugging etc.... I am familer w/ UAB both my MIL and SIL when very sick were there. They now are with my son in heaven.
Hugs Penny
So nice to have a sister of the heart, who totally understands how you feel. Thanks, for sharing with us.... ((((HUGS))))...Julia