“To know one person who has lost is to know ONE PERSON who has lost” I’ve heard this saying a lot over the years. Interestingly, it’s never been in the context of loss but instead autism*. Over time, I’ve wondered… «more»
Two. Two days. Two short days. That’s how shy our son Alexander was from 32 weeks gestation. What’s the significance of two days? If he had survived two more days then he could have donated his organs. And, we would… «more»
You think that I’d be good with this death stuff by now. With the loss of my son Alexander, then Aries the Cat, and now Phoenix the Dog yesterday. Well almost Phoenix. If he had died yesterday, as planned, then… «more»
I’ve written a lot of posts that were never intended to be published. This was one of them. Why? Because I write as a form of therapy. As a positive release. As a way to educate. I try not to… «more»
A part of me just wants to post this picture and leave it at that. A picture of a balloon flying up, up and away. I mean, it is Wordless Wednesday, so I doubt that you’d think much of it.… «more»
Every year, The Kids birthday falls right in the middle of the chaos associated with leaving for Mexico for four months. Closing up the house, packing the entire Zoo and making the necessary plans for life to continue on while… «more»
For the past four years, it’s come. It starts in early October. The exact date isn’t set in stone. My heart just knows when it’s time. For the first few weeks, it only happens every other day or so. But,… «more»
If you read the title to this post and thought, “nobody cares for a deceased child” then read on because I live it every day. Sigh. I think I start out all of my posts about Alexander with a sigh.… «more»
A friend of mine, Create with Joy does a weekly meme. This week’s theme is “Share Something Good“. Seeing as she is always supportive of my weekly BlogLovin Hop, I thought that I’d participate. Except, I couldn’t. Well, I could… «more»
Want to join a club that has a life-time membership, no financial fee, does not discriminate and has you rubbing shoulders with the rich and famous? Sounds too good to be true or something out of Rumpelstilskin? Pretty close except… «more»