by Kathy on September 7, 2014 · 0 comments
in Anticipation, Bereavement, Coping, Faith, Friends, Gratitude, Grief, Healing, Hope, Life, Loss, Love, Memories, Music, Parenting, Peace, Perfect Moments, Sadness, Song Lyrics
We drove by on our way to dinner and noticed their front door was open. I asked Bob if he minded if we stopped by quickly to say, “hello.” I hadn’t seen them since the day of her funeral (which I ended up giving a eulogy at). I hopped out and rang the door bell. […]
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by Kathy on June 23, 2014 · 11 comments
in Background, Bereavement, Blessed, Coping, Faith, Friends, Gratitude, Grief, Life, Loss, Love, Memories, Mental Health, Pain, Parenting, Peace, Reality, Relationships, Sadness, Siblings, Suicide Prevention, Writing
I took this picture, at sunrise on Hilton Head Island, the morning after she died, before I knew she died. ~~~~~~~~~~ I woke up this morning groggy and immediately remembered the voicemail we received upon returning home from our wonderful vacation last night. It was from an old and dear friend’s best friend and I […]
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by Kathy on April 17, 2014 · 11 comments
in Abby, Birthdays, Bob, Coping, Faith, Family, Friends, Happiness, Healing, Hope, Inspiration, Journey, Life, Loss, Love, Memories, Milestones, Molly, Peace, Sean, Siblings, Time
Happy 6th Heavenly Birthday, Molly Marie! Another year has come and gone since we last celebrated your life and honored your memory. Another year has passed that we didn’t get to have you here with us, in our home and through our travels, though we believe you are always with us in spirit. Six years. Kindergarten. […]
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by Kathy on March 18, 2014 · 4 comments
in Blessed, Books, Coping, Faith, Game Changers, Healing, Hope, Life, Love, Peace, Quotes, Relationships, The Bible
It’s the third week of Lent and for the third time, this Lenten season, a small group of women from our parish gathered to share our faith and discuss the Gospel reading we will hear at church on Sunday. We have met every Tuesday evening at our home, around our dining room table. Over 20 other […]
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That’s what she told us as we centered ourselves on yoga mats at class this morning. Even when it’s cloudy, the sun is still there. Even when it’s raining. we know the sun is there, behind the clouds. Then she invited us to look inward and notice the flicker of light (however big or small) […]
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