by Kathy on October 2, 2014 · 4 comments
in Anticipation, Background, Birthdays, Blessed, Coping, Family, Friends, Frustration, Happiness, Life, Memories, Relationships, Sean, Siblings, The Future, Transitions
My lucky number! The age Harry Potter was when he found out he was a wizard (as you like to remind me). The age you will be when you get to go to Universal Studios and see The World of Harry Potter attractions there (in August 2015). The age you are turning today. Wow! How […]
by Kathy on September 20, 2014 · 0 comments
in Bereavement, Chicago, Coping, Family, Friends, Grief, Healing, Hope, Life, Loss, Love, Memories, Mental Health, Suicide Prevention
“When you are walking today, I want you to think of your best memories of your person (people)…. Keep your loved ones’ memories alive, by speaking about them and saying their names.” ~ Ryan Chiaverini at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Chicago Out of the Darkness Walk (September 20, 2014)
It’s your “five birthday!” You have been telling us how excited you are for it, since you turned four last year. And what a year it has been… So many adventures, fun family vacations, trying new things and learning about your world. You are in Junior Kindergarten now and seem to enjoy going to school […]
by Kathy on August 15, 2014 · 4 comments
in Accountability, Background, Cancer, Coping, Family, Friends, Gatekeeping, Hope, Inspiration, Life, Loss, Love, Mental Health, Suicide Prevention
Earlier this week one of my friends tagged me in a post on Facebook. In the post she shared a video of dumping a bucket of water over her head in the name of raising awareness for ALS. She then challenged me, along with two others, to do the same within 24 hours or make […]
Are you looking for a fun place to go, for a last hurrah of the summer, with your family? Last Friday, my family and I got to visit “Illinana’s Largest Waterpark,” Deep River Waterpark, in Merrillville, Indiana. We had been wanting to go to a waterpark this summer and heard great things about this one.