Missinglisa

 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...

I am smiling a bit after all!  Joe (hubby) and I went for a long walk which included a staircase 11 flights high, as well as other hills.  I feel a lot better.Lisa's candle is burning as I recall...

Mother's Day is almost over and not a minute too soon.  It seems like it never rains but it pours.  I learned today that my dear friend's husband is in ICU after surgery - they think he might have...

As we all know, special days bring back memories - sweet memories and painful memories.  I find it hard to focus on the sweet.  I am always reminded that we are no longer making memories with...

I can smile now.  Life is a little calmer - my friend who was in an abusive relationship is starting to get herself together.  And my SIL and his new partner left today.  They should be on the...

Another Easter without Lisa.  It is really hard because her birthday was on the 20th.I am trying to be positive for the rest of the family but Joe and I are both feeling down.  We spent a couple of...

It is 39 years since Lisa arrived on this earth.  She was the light of my life.  She always did things her way.  She crawled up the basement stairs at 6 months old and took her first steps at 7...

So it is Monday again.  It is smiley because I am at home and the sun is shining.  There is still snow on the ground but at least we have sunshine.I am also smiling because my granddaughter arrives...

I have been whining and complaining about our snow.  Then I turned on the television and saw the destruction in the Southern States.  I will take the snow!  I feel so sad for those who have lost...

I really could not bring myself to journal on Monday.  I didn't feel like I had anything to smile about.  I was visiting my brother who is in the hospital waiting while the doctors decide what the...

It is sort of a green smiley day.  I am in Thunder Bay as my brother is in the hospital having tests to decide whether they can do vascular surgery as he has no circulation to one foot and only 50%...