We started dating when we were 17. I clearly remember sitting at a table for two at the Barkley resturaunt when we decided how many kids we would have. He said, “I’m having 8 kids.” Because I was in-love and 17 I said “that sounds like a good number.”
After we had our […]
Sunday my daughter had her first birthday party to attend. It wasn’t the first birthday party she has attended, but for once she was invited, not the family. We were at the party of a little girl in her preschool class and the little girl’s twin sister. It was crazy on a […]
Contributed by Amy Rocka in loving memory of
Clark Daniel and Jake Matthew Rocka 5/28/06 (21 weeks)
I’ve learned that you can keep going long after you think you can’t.
I’ve learned that learning to forgive takes a lot of practice.
I’ve learned that friends can become strangers, and strangers can become friends.
I’ve learned that ignorance isn’t an excuse […]
My blog tends to be a political-free arena. I have my beliefs. I stand by them, but no one is going to change my opinion nor do I want to try and change someone else’s opinion. I am content with letting people be wrong. :-)
But Pelosi has been making the news […]
I wouldn’t say we are expert travelers. But we have done it a few times; to Wisconsin, Oregon in the summer and at Christmas countless times, Arizona, Carlsbad, and Las Vegas. Our preference is definitely by car. We are able to set our own schedule, change the schedule when necessary, and take […]
Contributed by Pat McDougle
Hello my family and friends,
This time of year is extremely difficult for those of us who have lost our children. It is also difficult for our families for they are not sure how to treat us. Some want us to return to who we once were. That is […]
This was written in response to a Dear Abby letter in which Abby suggested the coworker speak to a supervisor about a lady who chose to display a picture of her deceased child on her desk. Abby mentions that it is inappropriate to have such pictures displayed at work.
Dear Abby,
I was almost speechless to […]
Why do babies die? I don’t know. I wish I did. I know what gifts my sons have given me. But I wish that others didn’t have to have the same kind of pain. I belong to so many groups that it seems I meet a new loss mom at […]
By: Leslie Jacob
I never considered myself a performer,
to be skilled in the art of drama.
To be able to transform into a role
everyone wants to see.
I know the lines of the role I now play.
The “correct” response to
all the conversations thrown my way.
Others want to see that I’m OK.
That I am back to my normal
That my […]
Last night I had a date. Don’t start thinking of candle-lit dinners, wearing slightly uncomfortable, but really good looking clothes. There were no flowers, kisses good night or even snuggling in a dark theater. In fact, I was alone. Again you are thinking about a long soak in a tub. […]