Monthly Archives: November 2008

Thank You Mommy!

“All that I am, or hope to be, I owe to my… mother” — Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) Coming home from school, I asked Sam about the little box in her school bag that had this wonderful Lincoln quote (it was … Continue reading

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Do Not Stand At My Grave And Weep

I chanced upon this poem while going through some blogs the other night. It had touched something in me, one that I’ve been struggling with this past year. While I’ve always done my best to truly believe that Mariel is … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday in Heaven!

Dear Mommy, Last year, Samantha wrote you a birthday card wishing you a happy first birthday in heaven. Well today would then be your second one there. Actually I’m not sure how they celebrate it over there, if at all, … Continue reading

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Lovely Flowers For A Lovely Lady

“Dear God, The journey has been long and hard. Thank you for being with me. There is still more to do. Please stay with me… Amen”   — Marta Felber, Finding Your Way The week ended with the yearly commemoration … Continue reading

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