Our missing hurts so very much…every minute of every day. Just to feel their touch and feel their hug. Oh what an indescribable feeling of joy it would be to be able to do that wherever and whenever.
We dream about it, we yearn for it. We’d love to turn back the clock for just a tiny moment in time. We’d love to wake up in the morning and find it was all a huge mistake and everything was as it once was. If only we could. If only there was one more hug, one more hello, one more “I love you”.
There can be no changing what has happened. There can be no going back, but there are ways we can keep them close, near us, by us. We never have to let them go. We keep them in our lives in the ways and moments that are beyond their physical presence alone. In those moments we surround ourselves with their essence, their memory, and their love. And for a moment in time we are hugging them again.
These are the moments that will come to us. These are the moments we will cherish and these are the moments we will clasp tight to our hearts and never let go of. Those moments that will bring a little of them into our lives once more.
Moments of Smell
Smell has the incredible power to transport us back to a happy memory, or to remember with love.
Buy their favourite fragrance, dab it on and feel the essence of them surround you once more. They are there in that moment, with you.
Cook their special recipes, the favourite meals you shared and inhale the smells of memory and connection.
Moments of Closeness
Wear their favourite shirt.
Hug their pillow.
Stitch their clothes into a memory quilt and wrap yourself in them every night.
Frame their forever t-shirt.
Make a photo collage of your special memories – see it, trace it, touch it as often as you want.
Moments of Communicating
Say your hello each and every day to their beautiful face.
Use a memory pendant to tell them what you always wanted them to hear.
Write your “I love you” to them in a beautiful notepad.
Caption their photos with the words they would be saying just for you right now.
Play their songs.
Hear their voice – literally on a recording.
Begin to notice the wonderful ways they come to you – in your remembering, in your sleep and in the signs that float into your life.
Your beautiful loved ones may have gone physically from your life but they remain always with you. As the days pass, as your emotions change as you begin to have moments where you are not thinking of them immediately know they are with you. As they always will be. You will never have to let them go. They are part of you as you are part of them.
They stay cherished and forever loved in the sacred spaces of your heart and in the beautiful sanctuary of your mind. It is in those places where you can reach in and hug them always.
I’d love to hear from you. Please leave a comment below…
Maureen Hunter is an inspirational writer and grief steps mentor giving comfort and hope to many. She is passionate about helping people to step through grief and build a new and different life after loss, one in which their loved one is always a part of.
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the first year anniversary is approaching fast my daughter died at the age of 25 without warning. there had been some issues between when i remarried there for she choose not to communicate with me for 5 years and then she was gone. i cant begin to tell how much that tore me up. most of my tears now are tears of sadness because she is gone. i have a son and do as as i can to communicate with him. he and i are closer than danielle and i where. please keep me in ur prayers for the up coming anniversary i am going to get together with family and try to celebrate the good memories we have of danielle. your web site is wonderful thanks maria davis
Maria anniversary days are one of the hardest we face. This article may support you as the day approaches http://esdeer.com/the-big-a-day/ ~ Maureen
Thank you for you words, they are helpful. I lost my 24 year old son in an auto accident 11-12-11.
Your words help me to understand that I am not alone. I lost my son, Chris, a year and a half ago. He was 24 and fell to his death in a hiking accident. As you can relate, my world has been shattered. I live one day at a time; not really knowing how I will feel from day to day. I feel his presence at times and although it is fleeting and indescribable to others, I hold tightly to the tremendous love that I have always shared with my beautiful boy.
Hi Barb, just want to reach out and give you a ‘hug’. I am so sorry for your loss of your darling son Chris, I also lost my son Ashley 11 months ago, he also died from a fall he was 23 years old. I know your pain and yes day to day we don’t really know how we will be feeling, it hits you out of the blue sometimes .. doesn’t it!! I hold onto our LOVE for each other and feel him around sometimes, getting a few signs and unique connections. I have been helped tremedously by others support and love and understanding, but someone who has stood in our shoes, to some degree….have the most understanding. Sometimes our feelings are almost impossible to describe, adn they do change from day to day, sometimes several times in one day. Take care Barb, Hugs Janelle Teague (Melb, Aust)
Thank you so much…I love this and I know my son, Jonathan is always with me…..<3
At age 23 my son passed away from 13 yrs. of battling brain cancer. I have a memory quilt of all of his favorite tee's and golf caps hanging 10' x 10' on our wall. Each photo I see of him on my digital frame has him wearing one of those t-shirts in it. There is NO way he will ever leave me. I told him I would never let go and I meant it!!!
When my mother moved to Heaven 11-04-2011 the funeral home offered to make a teddy bear of an article of her clothing. I had a sweater vest that she loved to wear during the holidays that I gave them to use. Yesterday I bought a beautiful glass display case at Michael's to put it in. It made me so happy to do something constructive. Thanks for your words of encouragement….I am so glad I found you because now I lean on knowledge that I am not alone in this journey without her by my side. May God bless you today and always.
Thank you for your words of encouragement. My husbands went to be with the Lord almost a year ago this month. When the pain of missing him gets so intense I can't breath I close my eyes and talk to him. I know he is not too far away by little signs that I see along lifes journey. He is in such a better place now that I can't be sad just happy because I know he is not too far away.
My Dad's anniversary of his death is coming up, Your articles mean very much to me.
Thank you for reminding us that death is not the end, I lost my son, Shane, Dec 2008 aged 21. I miss having him here every single day but I know he pops in to see how his mom is doing…I light a candle and place it next to a photo of me and him every night, which is in my bedroom…I have took photos as I am lying in bed talking to him and the orbs I have caught are amazing. Thank you
I lost my 22 year old son, Brandon, in June of 2008. And the things you do and feel are the same as mine.
Thank you Maureen, you helped me in more ways than I can count. I lost my only son in October of 2011, age 26. His birthday is in 19 days. I feel like my world is shattering around me again no matter what I do to hold it together….. but I will continue to try for him, until we are togther again.
Sometimes we have to let it crumble and just be Connie. Lead up to birthdays and anniversary days are especially hard. Feel my hug ~ Maureen
I lost my only son when he was 26 on February 1st 2012. I don’t know how I’m going to survive this pain.
Sending you my heartfelt hugs for what you are going through right now Lisa – the pain is horrendous. I never ever thought I could or would survive either. It may not be a comfort to you right now to know that you will, but you will get through this. His love will guide you as will the support of others who are travelling the road ahead of you. Blessings ~ Maureen
Hi Lisa, I am so sorry for your loss….I understand to some degree. I also lost my son, 19 Feb 2012, he was 23 years old. I think of him every day, many times a day…..some times I wonder how I am going to survive this also, the pain can be so intense, then sometimes at other times I feel quite at peace and feel his love all around me. When I feel him close I am ok, it’s just when I think of the distance and missing him so much, I get overwhelmed with sadness. I have had some wonderful support and love surrounding me over this past year, the worst year of my life. I hope you also have found comfort and support in those around you. We will both be coming up for our boys angelversary next month, sending you many hugs to uplift you and get you by this difficult time. Take care Janelle Teague (Melb, Aust)
My husband passed away in October. I still look for him to walk in any minute.I miss him more than words can express .We were always together….But I know he is no longer in pain ….he is with our Savior now and that gives me comfort. .I DO wear his shirt sometimes….when I'm really feeling lonely…for him. Your words have given me comfort ….I'm so glad I found you….someone who understands …it's O.K. to NOT be O.K. sometimes. We can't hold our grief in. Thank you so much.
i have lost a brother in 1978 drowning, a brother in 2002 killed by a cop on his motorcycle two days later my dad heart, then 3 weeks later mom broken heart. then in august 2011 a brother which they claim suicide i am not so sure. everyday is a struggle
So very sorry to hear of your heartache Theresa. There are over 23,000 of us, myself included who would love to support you through your grief. If you havent already please join us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/SteppingthroughGrief x
I always wanted to put a video of them on and watch it but I am to afraid thinking that I would miss them more I kinda try not to think of what happen because it is so painful for me it will be ten years this Xmas eve
I'm just now joining in with your email and news letters, and I can say that they are helping me each day. My husband of 11 years passed away December 19th 2010. He was only 35. He not only left me behind, but also our two sons, which were 8 and 5 at the time of his death. We buried him 3 days before Christmas. This has been the hardest year of our lives ever. I'm so lost without him. He was not only my husband, but my best friend. My kids miss him dearly. To walk into their room at night and one of them crying because he misses his daddy, breaks me more into than I already am. It's so hard to get up everyday and face a new day, but I have our children to raise. Thank you again for your emails and news letters. I greatly enjoy them. Jennifer
Dear Maureen, Thank you for this wonderful article. For me, every morning I kiss my son's (Nabil) photo which I have on my refrigerator. Many times I'll put on his socks and also wear his t-shirts and sweaters around the house. Whenever we go away for a few days, I will wear his t-shirt as my pj top and also carry a small album containing his photos. When I could manage it, I will cook his favorite curry dish which he loved with white rice. Thank you again for the article and other previous ones. Hali
Thank you so much Maureen..
I love receiving your emails each day… I really enjoying reading them.. as it gives me that 10 minutes of reading & thinking and of course having my Dad in my mind for that time… Where I think happy thoughts and having him been my only thoughts even if its just for 10minutes… Its like Him & me time… My Dad past away very suddenly on 23rd September last year (2011) No goodbyes.. No nothing… :0( Thanks for all your ideas that I wouldn't of even thought of… Like making a blanket out of their clothes.. Just little things like that..
<3 Sue….
I feel your love and your heart in all your beautiful comments….know I am thinking of you with love ~ Maureen
Dear Maureen,
I just want to thank you.You have so much to offer us in our grief.Your words are comforting and wise.I hope to continue on in my healing.God bless you.
Every time I look at Campbell Newman which is every day at the moment I think of my loved one as a few months ago Mr Newman was visiting his workplace…my friend txt me that day and was so excited and happily telling me Campbell Newman came up to him and gave a friendly shake on his shoulder..I remember my friend and how happy he was and said to me “everyone is looking at me probably think we were best mate’s haha got them wondering at work today”… So tonight I saw Mr Newman doing
Sorry rest of my comment..My friend so happy that day.It’s hard looking at Mr Newman..tonight crying as that’s a memory I remember every time I see Campbell Newman..its a happy sad time…but one thats there forevermore
I LOVE this article! Because that's exactly how I feel ~ I want to keep my son in my life every single moment of every single day. Lots of great ideas to help us do that. Thank you!
Beautiful inspiration to all…thank u!
what a lovely post
thank you Maureen
Thank you so much for your lovely posts. You are able to put into words
exactly how I'm feeling -it's so comforting to know that others experience the same
as me.
You put my feelings into words. Reading your pages is like reading my life. It is comfort to know I am not alone and hear how others deal with their grief. Thanks for sharing.
Tomorrow will be 3 months since my husband of 31 years passed away from a long battle with lung cancer, the last few weeks have really been very hard for me, I guess reality has sunk in and I know he wont walk through the front door again. I miss him so much, he was my life totally, my world revolved around him and now I feel lost and so lonely, even if I have family and friends around me. I put on my smile and try to hide my tears but it seems to be getting harder for me than better. Your words do seem to help and I quote them all the time to myself especially when I'm at my worst. God Bless you and thank you for being here for all of us!!!
April 19th will be the one year anniversary of my nephews death….he was suddenly taken in an accident….i have coped with it pretty well and i loved him dearly……his mother on the other hand is not shes not herself anymore….depression,fear,anxiety has taken over….how can i help her except to pray for her….each day is a struggle for her….i love her with all my heart i just wish i could take this pain from her.
We so often want to take away someones pain because we love them so very much Tiria. Unfortunately your sister is the only one who can experience and deal with her own grief. If she is on Facebook, I would suggest she visits my page at http://www.facebook.com/SteppingthroughGrief where many of us who have lost children can walk with her through this journey ~ Maureen
We took my sister into the hospital on this past Christmas, she died 57 days later, never getting out of ICU. She never got to open her presents, she always got so excited about Christmas! That her family all came to town, making cookies, the Christmas tree. It will all be so different from now on and I don't know how we are going to deal with it.
I am so very sorry for your beautiful sister April. I also received your email thank you. Family celebrations and holidays are forever changed after we have lost someone we love so very much. My son died in December and we had his service the week before Christmas. He like your sister, loved Christmas and so each Christmas season I always make sure I am sharing information about getting through what can be for many a very difficult time. If you havent already do also come over to my facebook page where I am there most days and myself as well as many others can support you and your brother in law through such a difficult time. http://www.facebook.com/SteppingthroughGrief ~ Hugs Maureen
I love the idea of connecting with my sister…but I don't really know much about her favorite anything…or have items of hers that I can touch. I would also dearly love to hear her voice…but unless the songs that she sang are still online…and I can find them…I don't have that either.
But thank you anyway for this article…and for all the things you've written on this subject. They are very helpful.
You have your memories Christine, the photos in your mind that you can touch with your heart and bring into your life at any given moment, they are yours to cherish ~ Maureen
i have a very confusing one my dad passed nov3 2011 i got a day and a half notice as my sister and mother kept me away from him. I got a phone call halloween night and didnt even know he was in the hospital the advanced prostate cancer had gone into flesh eating disease. I was told by my sister my father didnt care if i was there or not. now i am living with thw fact that did he even love me. there was no funeral they just cremated him and i had nothing to do with the funeral home or anything else. he was a vet he should of been at the veterans cemetary. now how do you grieve when the doubt is always there. but i was also the only one there when he passed my sister and nephew were in the waiting room sleeping and my mother never went.
Tracy – So sorry for your loss. Hold closely to your heart that you were there with him when he began his journey. I am sure your dad loved you. God Bless You.
Tracy I feel so very much for what you are going through. Dealing with our very great hurt whilst dealing with the emotions and behaviours of others is always very difficult. You will grieve for your Dad, your love comes through your words. Let that love always be with you as you deal with each day, keeping you strong and true in your heart ~ Maureen
Our youngest daughter, Karlee wrote her Big Sis's Obit… Thought I'd share this…
Kristy Mari Bennett
October 5, 2006 In the comfort of her home, God graciously and peacefully took our Kristy Mari into heaven this past Thursday night. Kristy took the life that was given to her and made it GREAT! With wearing her beautiful heart on her sleeve, she loved everyone. One of her most favorite passions in life was taking special care of all those she loved. Her kind and loving heart radiated through everything she was and did. As the artist of our family, she loved to draw, do arts and crafts and go shopping. Kristy was the world's best bargain hunter. She just could not get enough of butterflies and, especially, forget-me-nots. We are so very proud of our Kristy Mari; she was our hero, stronger and mightier than all of us put together. No matter what this life threw at her, she always was so loving and kind. She was determined and persevering and NEVER, NEVER, EVER gave up. She is our Cinderella Girl. She's Richie's Princess. No matter what, she had for everyone she would meet the great gift of her precious little smile. One last thing for our Kristy Mari: It is a poem that her Great-Grandma Gert gave to her Grandma Betty, that Grandma Betty gave to Charlene Sue and now Charlene Sue, Kristy's mama, gives to her: Little baby girl, I love you, for you bring me untold cheer, and a bit of heaven every time you are near. Purest of all God's creations, sent to make my life worthwhile, You make even roses humble, When you part your lips to smile. Warm and soft delightful bundle, Your eyes put the stars to shame. For the whole world glows with rapture, Even when I speak your name. Magic little blissful person, If I could but tell you of what is in my heart for you, dear, You would know a wondrous love. If I am to climb the mountain, Or see all life's trouble through, Little girl, I need you near me. Everything depends on you. I love you always, my little Kristy Mari. Mama is so very proud of you. You have been, are now, and will always be, my HERO. I'll see you in heaven, my most precious first born. Until we meet again, I know God and Jesus are holding you safe and sound in their loving arms. You are finally free now, my little girl. xoxoxoxoxoxo
everyday i struggle i never got the chance to say goodbye to my dad,at the funeral i remember seeing my mum,sister and grandad get into cars and driving following my dad,they were going to the cremotorium without me,i was 17 felt no one loved me,or wanted me.
2 years later my brother in law was killed in a motorbike accident,a year after that my grandad died of cancer,
for years i have struggled to manage my grief,loss is harrowing and painful,i do have sum photos of my dad i keep and i do talk to him now.
thankyou maureen for the inspiration you have given me this past week
Jo x
Thank you so much for this Maureen, it has me in floods of tears,…..its been 1yr and 3weeks since my husband passed suddenly, i miss him so much but often feel his presence,everyday i feel worse, and when i think it cant get any worse – it does…….i try keep strong for my 4 kids but i feel my energy going, but i know he is with us, as he loved us all so much he wouldnt just leave us, so again thank you for this note, it really helps….much love to you , Maria xxx <3
Thank so much for these words.. It has been almost six year….and miss her so much….you giving me another way to keek her close to me and remember the best of her..Hilda.
I am so happy I found this website. I lost my mom August 12, 2011. I miss her each and every day. Her death was very unexpected. She was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer which spread to 80% of her liver and died ten days later. She was 71 years old. I am trying to deal with the pain of losing her. Hoping this site will help. With Mother's Day approaching I think I will need lots of help. God Bless all of You.
After 43 years of marriage I lost my husband Frank to cancer. I feel like someone has torn me in half. I just miss him so much. sometimes when I talk to my dog I pretend Frank's sprit is in my dog Shadow. He loved that dog and was the one that picked her out of a litter of pups. I lost Frank in Sept. 2008 and my house burnt down two months later. I now live in another place. I don't feel Franks spirit there. I am so glad he is with Jesus and no longer in pain. But I just want one more hug. One more I love you. Why does it hurt so bad? I just miss him so much. I am glad I found your websight, Maybe it can help me get through this.
Thank you Kathy
all of these things sound normal to me it has not yet been a year since i lost my brother and two of my closest friends tell me that i am consumed with this, not sure if i agree, there are just so many unanswered questions, they ruled it a suicide and i tried to have it reopened and they would not. i have tried to find groups without success and the ones i do find are at the time i pick up my husband. i have lost my first brother at 1, to spinal meningitis that was the day mom found out she was pregnant with me, the second one in 1978 drowned on vacation in amsterdam, then my baby brother killed by a cop my brother was on his motorcycle cop coming out of side street hit him, in 2002 that same night my dad was rushed to hospital lost him 2 days later, then 3 weeks later mom to a broken heart, then august of 2010 my other brother to suicide i am the only girl so was very close to all, there is just myself and 2 brothers left. i am so confused
Oh Theresa feel my arms reach out and hold you tight. What tragedy in your life. Its perfectly Ok to feel the way you do with so much heartbreak. If you havent already please do come over to Facebook at any time for support and understanding from not only myself but thousands of others who can be there for you through this difficult time http://www.facebook.com/SteppingthroughGrief ~ Maureen
sometimes i wake up to thoughts of my daughter and the day i was told she had died unexpectedly. not sure why this happens it hits me without warning. it has been a little over one year since her death. a friend took me aside the other day and said you seem so sad lately are u ok. not sure what to say to these questions.
Hugs Maria, sometimes there are no words, if we were to start we would never stop ~ Maureen
Thanks.
how very true maureen so glad i have this web site to make comments on since we all have experienced the death of a loved one and need the support. your web site is greatly appreciated. maria
Thank you so much for this wonderful website. I can't tell you how much it is helping me in dealing with my terrible loss.. I lost my 29 year old son 3 months ago to suicide.. The shock, grief, pain,and dispair is overwhelming. It is difficult to make it through each day. God bless you. Thank you for your comforting words and advice..
I am inspired.There will be a year that I lost my husband of 42 yrs.with cancer.There is not a day or an evening that I don't remember him.Your inspiration above gave me a boosts.I do have a sweater that I kept and yes I do have his smell,and he is with me and beside me all the time…
Maureen, it will be 10 years June 22, that I lost my daughter unexpectedly in a terrible accident. Through my faith I am moving through the greif. The hole in my heart is as big as it was the day she passed. The pain never really goes away, but I am better able to live through it. There is a season for all of us and I know that if gives me comfort to know that one day I will reunite with her again. She is forever in my heart and soul and I do miss her so much. There isn't a day that goes by that I haven't thought of her. I have so many good and funny memories of her to keep me going a lifetime. I am thankful though that I did get a chance to tell her how much I loved her and no matter what she said, or did, or how much trouble she got in, I as her mother would never turn my back on her, I would always be there for her no matter what. I have made mistakes too, and didn't want her to experience the feeling I did, when my biological mother and adopted mother both turned on me, and I did nothing wrong. I have had a lot of loss in my life, but Michelle is the one I miss the most. I love you Michelle no matter what.
Maureen
You do such a wonderful service for all of us; I appreciate you & your work so much. When I read your words, there are days I think you have read my mind. Thank You for all of this.
Many of the suggestions you made, I do and it helps tremendously. My sweet man (don’t tell him I called him that) has been gone for 12 months. Looking back I can see that I really never expected to make it this long. I still wake up surprised that I’m still on this earth. I don’t know if it will ever be better. There are just so many whys & what ifs. We had two wonderful years together and had so many plans for the future. It seems that since that terrible night I’ve been in a frenzy to “save the world” ~ don’t know why I feel it’s my responsible to save everyone from whatever issue is knocking on their door, but I do. I keep failing (naturally) and I hope I’m through with this phase of my grieving. I’ll be broke soon otherwise. LOL.
Thank you for this forum; I’ve been fortunate enough to have received some huge signs from my Willie and I pray every night that I’ll have another real connection with him while I sleep. Ever hopeful.
Dena
Since i lost my Dad, my husband and my Mom in a three year period my life has changed so much. There were times I thought that I really didn’t want to live anymore. I begged God to just take me home because I missed them all so very much. But now I realize that they are there and I am here for a reason. I cry, I miss them, I grieve in anticipation of anniversaries…but I continue on..not always for me…for them. I try to add a positive every day so that I didn’t waste a day they would have loved to have lived with me. Don’t get me wrong. It is still difficult…the most difficult type of living I have ever done. My heart has been broken so badly that I seriously doubt it will ever heal..but this I know….they surround me daily with their love and presence and i know they are encouraging me to live my life not just exist. I try…sometimes successfully, sometimes not so much. But it does get easier with time.
thanks so much for powerful messages of hope and inspiration. beautiful pictures too. i look through my photos alot and go backas far as 1969 when my belove dad was killed by a drunk driver. many loved once since then have left, including two sons. my grief this morning is for all of the men and women who died senselessly fighting enemies who continue to have to sacrifice for what I believe is a freedom from fear. I wish that day would come. love to all because we all have lost and have to cope. . it’s called being human. even some species of animals grieve. have a safe 4th
I thank God for the person who 1st shared a post from you on facebook. It immediately spoke to me and I look for new posts daily. I cannot begin to tell you how much these messages and words of encouragement are helping me. I lost my son, Justin when he was only 28 yrs old. The anniversary of this loss is coming up, 7/30/12. It will be 3 years. It’s so very hard to believe that much time has passed. I now realize that I have been in a fog for most of this time and am just now starting to come to some acceptance. I will never say Good Bye because I know that Justin is with me daily. I can feel his presence and I know he will always be with me in my heart. I know we will meet again when God takes me home, but until then I will continue to live each day with him close to my heart, hearing his laughter, his words. I shared this post with my DR who said she was going to check it out and suggest it to some of her patients who are also dealing with grief issues, as I also share and encourage those I know who are going through a loss to do. Thank you so much for being there for so many. You have made a great difference in my life. God Bless you.
Lovely to hear from you Faith and thank you so much for your special words ~ Maureen
Today is my youngest son’s birthday. Hi is 23 today. His older brother, my oldest son died in 2008 less than 2 months before his 23rd birthday. I know Paul is thinking the same thing today as he has now passed his older brother, Joseph’s physical age. It is so very bittersweet, as I am so very proud of Paul and thankful every day that he is here with me! Of course there are friends and family that think I should be “better” by now but that is only because they haven’t experienced the loss of a child themselves! I never got to say goodbye to Joseph and his death was a tradegy in EVERY sense of the word. He had Huntington’s Disease but that is not what killed him. There will never be justice for his death and those responsible for any part in his death will never be called to task for it. This makes it harder for me, every where I go there are reminders of all of the different failures and tragedies that led up to the ultimate horrible day of his death. I try so hard to replace theses bad memories with the goodness, love and light that Joseph truly was but it is hard!
Sending you my love and support Dianne ~ Maureen
Thank you Maureen….sometimes love and support can get you through!!! : )
So thankful for your kind words every day. The one year anniversary of my brother’s car accident is coming up (9/23). I miss him so very much and your words are always comforting.
I JUST LOVE READING YOUR INSPIRATIONS..IT GIVES ME A STRENGTH EVERY TIME I READ ONE.THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR WRITING THEM.GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY….HUGS
Thank you Maureen for your insight into what I needed! Your advice, thought, feelings are so very meaningful to me.
Sitting here tonight wondering if I will every sleep again or breath normally. Pain stabbing into my heart. Knowing my girl is gone , but feeling she is close to me ….just beyond reach. This site is a life saver for me right now. I don’t like to think that others have to have this pain also….but it helps so much to know others are finding a way to live with and through Grief.
You will be in my heart forever my sweet, precious girl.