by Kathy on February 27, 2015 · 5 comments
in Anticipation, Anxiety, Background, Change, Communication, Coping, Friends, Game Changers, Grief, Hope, Journey, Life, Love, Memories, Reality, Relationships, Sadness, Time, Transitions, Writing
I was sitting across the table from her, in their kitchen. I asked how she was doing. She said, “really busy.” I said, “I know what you mean.” She replied, “I’m not sure that you do…” And then she told me. He got an amazing new job offer, the opportunity of a lifetime. High risk […]
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by Kathy on January 29, 2015 · 1 comment
in Bereavement, Coping, Healing, Loss, Love, Memories, Molly, Neonatal Death, Reality, Time, Triggers
I came across this while looking for my old passport this morning. I believe it was the only piece of mail our Molly-girl ever received. I remember how bittersweet it was at the time. Then a friend pointed out it is another reminder that Molly lived. She was here, if only for a short time.
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by Kathy on December 31, 2014 · 3 comments
in Accountability, Anticipation, Background, Balance, Bereavement, Blessed, Change, Courage, Decisions, Exercise, Faith, Family, Fear, Forgiveness, Friends, Game Changers, Happiness, Life, Loss, Love, Memories, Mistakes, Reality, Relationships, The Future, The Past, Vacations, Writing
I love this post my friend J wrote and shared today about what she would tell her 2013 self, if she could go back in time. As I reflect on the year that was 2014 and prepare for 2015, I decided to do the same. So to Kathleen Marie in 2013: 1. You truly never know what […]
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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 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 […]
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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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