by Kathy on October 15, 2014 · 0 comments
in Babies Benson, Background, Bereavement, Coping, Grief, Healing, Hope, Life, Loss, Love, Memories, Miscarriage, Molly, Neonatal Death, October 15, Parenting, Pregnancy Loss, The Past, Time
It’s October 15th again. The ninth October 15th since our family experienced our first miscarriage in December 2004. It’s hard to believe that much time has passed since we were introduced to the world of pregnancy loss. As I shared last year in my post on October 15th, It is a bittersweet day for many families […]
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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)
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by Kathy on September 16, 2014 · 0 comments
in Babies Benson, Background, Bereavement, Caring Connection, Coping, Game Changers, Grief, Healing, Inspiration, Journey, Life, Loss, Love, Molly, Parenting, Peace, Quotes, Reality, Relationships, Triggers
I can still smell the soap on my hands as I type this. It’s one of many triggers I experience every time I go there. But it’s worth it. The soap in the dispensers everywhere at Christ Medical Center smells the same. Whether you are visiting a patient, you are the patient, you just had […]
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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 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 […]
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