Many of you know that I have delved into the world of advocay of all kinds after Jesse and Bella died. I did not want their deaths to be in vain. Recently, I have been struggling with it though.
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Surgery, Christmas, and brain wonkiness
Yeah, I know, that is a variable title that pretty much sums up the present right now.
Continue readingIt’s been awhile
It never ceases to amaze me how time flies by…
Continue readingThe power of sharing your story
I never knew I was able to, or, for that matter, had a gift for public speaking until I spoke to an over-flowing church for Jesse and Maribella’s memorial. After, many people commented and said, you are really good at that, especially under the circumstances, which got me thinking.
Continue readingEmptiness
There is an emptiness within that will never be filled, a broken heart. I ponder if her birthday is even harder than their death date?
Continue readingHappy almost 10th birthday Maribella…
I touch down into my body occasionally with this, and my body rejects it much like food that is spoiled. It is like, nope, sorry, not going there. Not possible. Not one little bit. But, alas, it’s true 🙁
Continue readingPlodding along
I think I want to plan a honeymoon each year about this time. It helps distract from the many things going on in my mind relating to the grief around Bella. Especially with her upcoming birthday…
Continue readingFinding beauty within the pain
The dreaded marker of five years has come and gone.
Continue readingRipping the rose colored glasses off
I have the privilege and honor to go to Massachusetts the beginning of November to share my story. After Jesse and Bella died, it became my mission and passion to work to prevent tragedies like mine. Over the years that has also transformed to support people after theirs. Continue reading
To focus or not to focus
You will have to forgive me as this blog will be a bit shorter. I am juggling a lot of potentially great things right now, and my mind is distracted on dotting i’s and crossing t’s. However, I read an amazing article this week by Thomas Joiner.
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