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- Like many others, I'm not crazy about this new site, but let's give it some time. Perhaps some of the wrinkles will be ironed out in the coming weeks. Please do not leave the site ... we all still need one another!Wishing you peace . . . Bandi
- Having joined DS way back in 2013, I guess I'm one of the "old-timers." Although I may not post as often as I used to, I still read others' posts just about every day.After doing okay for quite some time, I find I've recently been hit with a wave of...
- In another thread, the idea of "moving on" was discussed. One post written by Russ used what I think is a much better phrase: "moving forward."To me, moving on suggests leaving something behind, and I know I can never leave behind all the precious...
- I just read the post from CL Martha (Cliffskat) reminding us all to be cautious about accepting friend requests or links that strangers offer.Just a few minutes ago, I gave someone a link to a website that accepts donated wedding dresses in order to...
- There were thousands of little things I took for granted . . . . . . because I thought there would be thousands more.
- To those on DS who celebrate this season, I wish you all the blessings and peace of Easter.Sincerely,Bandi
- Over the past 16 months since Sam died, I have found so much support here on DS. And for that I am grateful.I've seen what I'm feeling called a number of things -- roller coaster, grief ambushes, waves of pain, just to name a few. The pain comes...
- It's a few minutes before midnight on Christmas Eve, and I just wanted to post a message to everyone here at DS.My wish is peace and contentment to all, not just on Christmas, but all throughout the coming year. May your burdens be lifted, and may...
- I just want to share my wish for peace for everyone during the Thanksgiving holiday. Although I was deep in my grief one year ago, and I recall very little about Thanksgiving or Christmas in 2013, I feel that with the encouragement of friends here...
- This is a response I posted to a request here, but it bears repeating.NICU Helping Hands is an organization that uses donated wedding dresses to make "angel gowns" for families whose babies have passed away. It's a loving gesture toward those whose...
- I've seen a few posts lately requesting help in explaining death and heaven to children. I'd like to recommend two books that may help answer some of the questions your children & grandchildren have.There's a wonderful book that helps explain death...
- Many of you know that Sam and I were working toward the day when we could live under the same roof (details in my journal). It's been just a little more than 9 months since his accident, and I was actually starting to handle things a bit better.But...
- In responding to asarivg's "Completed grief reaction" post, Girldawg included the following quote she received in a hospice mailing: "You don't think you'll live past it and you don't really. The person you were is gone, but the half of you that's...
- Quite a while ago, Martha recommended the book "Seven Choices" by Elizabeth Neeld, whose husband died unexpectedly. As I read it, I saw myself on just about every page. All the things I've been feeling were reflected in the chapters of that book. ...
- I took the time to read the lengthy (closed) post about two hearts ... and although it was filled to the brim with excellent points, there was one line that really hit home with me. I believe I've read it here on DS before (possibly in another of...