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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  It's about 6:00 am on what looks to be another gorgeous day in southwest lower Michigan and I am doing my usual routine.  Take the dog out, make coffee, and check the news to make sure the world hasn't blown up while I was sleeping. My life has changed in so many ways during … Continue reading The Reason I Breathe