Retreat 1 week ago, we were in awe from the Hot Air Balloon Ride!!
When Teri (RememberKala) Mom, mentioned going on a Hot Air Balloon Ride. I thought WOW, I want to go!!! Actually it was something Teri was gonna do by herself, even if she went all by herself... Well, Right away i wanted to go... The thought of doing it was a little scarey, (you know the fear of the unknown)...When monday morning came there were 10 fmo moms waiting to go... We were all so excited...Well there were 2 woman standing with us who wasn't in our fmo group... We were worried b/c 12 people would mean we would have to split up into 2 different Hot Air Balloon rides.. We didn't want to split up, our guy called the other guy who pulled up behind us..Those 2 women went with the other Van with there balloon, which was suppose to happen...You know we fmo moms wanted to all be together to experience this awesome time up looking over the beautiful mountains...
It worked out the way we were hoping it would be.. As the 2 ladies walked to the other van to ride with there group, I said to Joanie(Livingjuicy) wouldn't that be weird if those 2 woman lost one of ther children...After the balloon ride, these 2 woman ended up riding back to the Yarrow hotel in our Van, they were staying in the same hotel as we were..we were riding back to the hotel we were all excited talking how beautiful and peaceful the balloon ride was. We all just loved every moment of it, "NO fear what SO Ever"!! The 2 ladies asked what our group of woman were all about...Well when we told them we were a group of woman who share our experience strength and hope of the loss of our adult children, and our group name is"ForMomsOnly"...and we are on our 6th retreat which we have once a year... UNBELIEVABLE!!.....................One of the woman had said she had lost a adult child also, the other woman had loss her grandchild... Now What a COINCIDENCE!! Joanie looked at me and said you were right Kelly, I looked at her and couldn't believe having a premonition or a feeling, that could be the case...So we gave them our Fmo cards... The whole weekend was amazing with Coincidences, visits ,signs from our children... It was an awesome retreat we will always remember...
I'm still processing the whole weekend, but only can type alittle at a time.. It is something I would do again.. After losing a child, the things that use to scare us, doesn't anymore.. We have been trough the worst excruciating pain ever, losing our PRECIOUS CHILDREN... We know now they are with us in spirit, they are closer then we can imagin.. I miss all you Moms already, I started to feel down now it is all behind us.. I have to talk to myself and think of the awesome time we all had...It HELPS to think of the wonderful time we had shared with each and every mom... I am So happy to have all these awesome moms as friends... As much as I would want my son Ryan back, I know he is putting these moms in my life for a reason, only a mother of a Child in heaven could understand...I love you all So much!! XOXO Kelly
It worked out the way we were hoping it would be.. As the 2 ladies walked to the other van to ride with there group, I said to Joanie(Livingjuicy) wouldn't that be weird if those 2 woman lost one of ther children...After the balloon ride, these 2 woman ended up riding back to the Yarrow hotel in our Van, they were staying in the same hotel as we were..we were riding back to the hotel we were all excited talking how beautiful and peaceful the balloon ride was. We all just loved every moment of it, "NO fear what SO Ever"!! The 2 ladies asked what our group of woman were all about...Well when we told them we were a group of woman who share our experience strength and hope of the loss of our adult children, and our group name is"ForMomsOnly"...and we are on our 6th retreat which we have once a year... UNBELIEVABLE!!.....................One of the woman had said she had lost a adult child also, the other woman had loss her grandchild... Now What a COINCIDENCE!! Joanie looked at me and said you were right Kelly, I looked at her and couldn't believe having a premonition or a feeling, that could be the case...So we gave them our Fmo cards... The whole weekend was amazing with Coincidences, visits ,signs from our children... It was an awesome retreat we will always remember...
I'm still processing the whole weekend, but only can type alittle at a time.. It is something I would do again.. After losing a child, the things that use to scare us, doesn't anymore.. We have been trough the worst excruciating pain ever, losing our PRECIOUS CHILDREN... We know now they are with us in spirit, they are closer then we can imagin.. I miss all you Moms already, I started to feel down now it is all behind us.. I have to talk to myself and think of the awesome time we all had...It HELPS to think of the wonderful time we had shared with each and every mom... I am So happy to have all these awesome moms as friends... As much as I would want my son Ryan back, I know he is putting these moms in my life for a reason, only a mother of a Child in heaven could understand...I love you all So much!! XOXO Kelly
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Kelly what a journal. I find you are so right about the things that use to scare me don\'t anymore. I use to be very fearful of heights and when I realized we were going to go on that gondola ride high up into the mountains I thought I\'d be panicky, but I wasn\'t frightened at all. We have changed right down to the cell level.
The balloon ride sounds like it was awsome.
I hope the Mom you met joins us on FMO.
I\'m so happy I got to meet you, your are so warm and such a joy to be with.
I\'m finding that I\'m a little down also getting back to the daily routine. It was such a wonderful time.
Love to you and your angel Ryan. Terry
I meant to say what a wonderful journal, sometimes my fingers get dumb.
It was so great to see you Kelly...I am so glad that you followed your instinct and went on that balloon ride. I am sure it was an awesome experience. You take care of yourself and I hope to see you at the next retreat! Love and big ole hugs!
It was a ride of a lifetime, wasn\'t it? Those women tore my heart. Every year we find them. They have different faces but they are always there. I love you.
I miss you, Kelly!! I crashed after this retreat. I only did it before after Niagara Falls 2009. I guess so much going on this year with Jason so I did this time. And maybe missing the extra days with you guys, wish I could have! Hugs, Belinda
I love you too Kelly! We sure did have an awesome time filled with so many emotions! I feel more complete when I am with you all. Miss you! Let\'s make sure to stay in touch. Love and hugs to you my friend! Diane
I am SO grateful that I had more time to share with you dear Kelly. You bring sunshine wherever you go and add so much to any gathering... Hope YOU know that!
Missing all the moms too and very excited to see where we land next year!
The hot air balloon ride was indeed a highlight moment for me as well... I had no idea that \"soaring\" would feel so peaceful... Perhaps this is a tiny glimpse into what our Ryan and Doug feel each and every moment in their existence now?!
Love YOU sweet woman and hope you held onto your glasses! I know how I need mine to see everything and anything these days. :)
XO Joanie
It was an amazing time as they all seem to be. I\'m so glad you risked your fear and did the balloon ride. I think of the serenity and beauty we experienced and like to think that is what our children get to experience everyday and even if they could, they would never come back to this world when their world is so perfect. One day we will get to experience it with them. Until then, we love them, remember them and carry on. So glad to know you and experience the retreats with you. See you next year. Love Robin
Kelly, that was amazing... That is turtle power.... It seems to happen when we lest expect it. I can see everything as I read your words.. Keep it up...
Hugs Penny
Miss you so much! Hopefully it was just a glimpse of what our angels are experiencing! Love you! AND RYAN!
Wow, Kelly! Great journal! So many Godincidences. And those 2 women needed to meet you that day. Love and hugs, Linda
It was an amazing retreat!
Hugs, Marlene
It was glorious experience....made all the better because I shared it with you and 8 other moms I treasure and hold dear to my heart. SO glad I didn\'t have to go without you!!!