Missinglisa

We have our backpacks ready to go.  I was walking around the house carrying it to see if I will be able to manage it.  I think it weighs about 15 pounds.  We really don't have time to practice on...

It is green smiley Monday!  This week has flown by.  On Saturday, we went to Caitlyn's wedding.  Cailtyn is the daughter of Lisa's childhood friend.  It was bittersweet, but I was happy to see...

It has been a hectic last few days.  My granddaughter, her friend, dad, and soon to be step-mother arrived on Friday.  On Saturday my DIL took the girls to the Calgary Stampede - in the evening the...

I had a journal written and somehow I managed to delete it!So it went something like this:  I am finding it hard to be green and smiley these days.  It has been emotional as the daughter of Lisa's...

This is the breaking news!  I finally, after well over a year, figured out how to put a photo on my profile.  Nobody said I was swift!!  It was so simple - I sometimes miss what is right in front...

I am smiling today - not great wide smiles but smiles nonetheless.Joe decided that we should have some neighbors over for tapas on Saturday.  I was a bit skeptical because it would mean a lot of...

Monday again - still cloudy/rainy.  It is getting monotonous.  We walked for 2 hours yesterday.  Luckily we had our rain capes.I am smiling because my son and DIL were here for the weekend.  My...

I am in a bit of a blue funk this evening.  it has been dull and rainy for a few days and we haven't done our long walks for a few days.  I am realizing that walking does help with my mood.Last...

It is a fairly decent Monday.  I feel much more positive now that I am walking and have a goal. I am trying to be positive about the fact that my SIL is engaged.  My granddaughter is delighted as...

It is Monday again and I actually feel relatively positive!  Joe and I have been very conscientious about walking daily.  On Saturday we did a 10 mile walk with the Outdoor Club, in the...

 I lit a candle for Lisa when I got up this morning and it will burn til I go to bed tonight.Our beautiful, funny, talented and caring daughter was pronounced dead 18 months ago today.  I still get...

Again I don't feel very smiley but here goes:I smile because I am visiting with my son and DILI smile because Tiina (myDIL) and I went shopping at an expensive outdoor equipment and clothing store...

On Mondays, I try to look at the positives.  There have been Mondays that I have not been successful and this Monday is a struggle.So here goes:I am thankful that I am at home and that we are...

Terri asked us to thank Ann for all the work she does for FMO.  I am so very thankful to Ann.  I also want to thank Teri and all the other moms who give their time and effort so we have a safe...

It has been a difficult week but things are looking up.  My brother had is left leg amputated below the knee.  It is surgery that should have happened a long time ago. We were on edge, wondering if...