Just the other day, I received a message that I am compelled to share. In chain-like fashion, this message comes from Japan, is translated and passed along. It is a plea for help -- in the form of prayers. This *is* real. The original message … [Continue reading]
developmental grieving
In as much as the grieving process is not a linear process, the process for children is far more complex than it is in adults. The developmental stage a child is in directly affects how they will experience loss. Furthermore, as they progress through … [Continue reading]
Alone
Once again, I have allowed myself to get overwhelmed with having to do it all -- but NEVER quite being able to get it ALL done. I experience this feeling more often than I care to admit. My house never seems to be clean, the laundry never finished, … [Continue reading]
Lost and found
Yesterday, after the email arrived noting that YaYa’s baseball game was rained out, I let out a celebratory “Woo Hoo!” and quickly set my sights on a night with the gang at the Lenten Soup Night. Sadly, I’ve missed all but one of these weekly … [Continue reading]
less than 26 days…
I can't believe that the month of April is already upon us. Boston is a short 26 days from today. Actually, less than that when you factor in that today is already tomorrow in Massachusetts. EEK! I can remember when race day was 6 months away. Where … [Continue reading]