This is a thought that only makes those who are grieving feel even more alone. I am mostly speaking to the newly bereaved. Their first Thanksgiving or Christmas without their loved ones who have passed. I have been there. Fortunately for me, the kids had not moved to Atlanta yet and I was able to … Continue reading Here Come the Holidays
Author: theresakbond
The Many Faces Of Grief
Grief never goes away, instead it comes back to us in different forms and phases. I had a meeting with my Grief Counselor today after several weeks of stress and indecision. Oh, thats another residue of grief...depression. I am a strong proponent of grief counseling. There are different types, mainly group or individual sessions. It … Continue reading The Many Faces Of Grief
For We Know Not The Hour
The other morning I was getting around to go to the gym, when I decided instead of taking my water bottle that won't really close all the way, I got a dollar out to buy one at the gym. Oh wait a minute it's now 2 dollars.. ok ready, got there oh look they have … Continue reading For We Know Not The Hour
Kindness Of Strangers
Something we who are alone have to rely on when we have emergencies come up in our day. And when I say emergencies I mean car trouble. Nothing makes me feel more vulnerable. So Saturday I was on my way to 5:00 Mass at St. Ambrose in Parchment when my car stalled at the corner … Continue reading Kindness Of Strangers
Finding Clarity In Chaos
The last month has been a roller coaster ride for me. It started out with being super frustrated with my 5 year old puppy Flash. (Yes I said 5 year old) puppy. For some reason he figured he had to mark his territory in the house. I did some research and got advice from the … Continue reading Finding Clarity In Chaos
My Four-legged Furry Family
Dogs have always been a big part of my life since I married Sam. Let me clarify..My Brothers and I always wanted a dog and through our years of growing up people would give us dogs that didn't work out for them. We were thrilled but after a few days when we came home, they … Continue reading My Four-legged Furry Family
Me, Myself, and I
As I kick off my newly titled Blog "Party of One", I am looking at how over the past 7+ years I have survived my journey with grief since the loss of my husband. Surviving is really all we who are left can do. Or so I thought when Sam dropped dead on the bathroom … Continue reading Me, Myself, and I
Come Back To Me
Cradle Catholic, Cafeteria Catholic, devout Catholic, Roman Catholic, and for those who want to do the very minimum, Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny. At one time or another I have been all of the above. I won't go into the scandalous cover-up orchestrated by the Vatican. I will say that the pedophile priests make … Continue reading Come Back To Me
Braving My Wilderness
I just finished reading "Braving The Wilderness" by Brené Brown. Her book speaks to the Wilderness as the state of Civility in America after the 2016 Presidential election. But that's another blog post. My Wilderness is being a widow. New territory in my life as of 6 years ago. Bona-fide member of "The Dead Husband … Continue reading Braving My Wilderness
Hit Me With Your Best Shot
For the past two years I have spent part of the winter in Florida. I found a pet friendly rental in Madeira Beach and drove down with my Golden Retriever Honey and a friend to help me drive. Last year went without a hitch, except said friend forgot her drivers license. This year not so … Continue reading Hit Me With Your Best Shot
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