KandL

Hi everyone,So due to the sequestor several people have been laid off at the non-profit where I work. When I started there 10 months ago there were 11 employees in my department. (3 of us are social...

Last night I reserved our room for the retreat this summer. Many thanks to our founder, Barbara Smith for giving me a community of women who not only understand but support me on this saddest of...

Hi everyone,I want to thank all my DS friends for the kind words and support regarding my last post. I haven't had a wave of grief hit like that for a long time but it hit and hit hard. I don't...

I don't know why and don't care why but I just cannot "do" this grief anymore. I am tired of the nightmares and tired of the pain the longing for my only child and just don't understand why life had...

Ken & I are both just about recovered from the flu and bronchitis. I went back to work Friday & today was the first day I felt really well. So yay! Hope all of you are doing well, one day at a...

Hi everyone,I want to wish you all the best year possible in 2013. This grief is hard and its a journey and remember to be gentle on yourself. We are all doing the best we can to live and love and...

Yesterday we celbrated "All Saints Day" at church. Saints in my belief system refer to believers who have gone on before us. Our minister had us write the name of our beloved on cards so that they...

Hi everyone,Just wanted to say hello. I have all of you on my mind and in my heart always. I haven't been on as much lately. Very busy with work and some family drama (hate it) but doing my best to...

I am just grateful for DS and FMO today. So many kind messages and hugs from my friends and sisters of the heart here who remembered my son on his birthday. It means so much to me; all the support...

Happy birthday in Heaven, Ed! I thought a lot about past birthdays today and how as you grew your birthdays and how you celebrated were different as you got older. I always loved your little smirk as...

The month of September used to be my favorite. The new beginning of a school year, (I have worked in schools for 30 years), the beauty of a New England autumn and the most wonderful day...September...

Hi everyone,Thank you for the hugs and lighting candles for Ed today. It is comforting to hear all the positive thoughts and knowing candles are glowing for him...that his light hasn't gone out...I...

I don't feel all that green smiley today but I am grateful that I am feeling peaceful. And that's ok with me.Love and hugs, Linda

Hi everyone,so my $#@?!#&! laptop totally crashed. And the timing..just before Ed's angel date when I need my DS and my friends so I had it repaired. One hundred dolloars later even though I have 2...

My laptop appears to be working again. I spent an hour online at the library & when I got home Ken said he was working on our laptop (he has a nephew who works for Comcast and told him what to try)...