I would like to express my most heartfelt thanks to you all
for the comforting, caring, loving messages posted on my last blog entry...
you've touched my heart.
Since I started HOMEWARDfound,
I've made a concerted effort to NOT share personal information here
[because, frankly, my life has been a Lifetime Movie for the last two years
and I wanted this blog to be a happy place]
but losing my best friend was just the straw that broke the proverbial camel's back.
I had to take a break - and not pretend that everything was ok.
Thank you for understanding, and offering your sweet condolences.
They have been so helpful over the past week.
Thank you for understanding, and offering your sweet condolences.
They have been so helpful over the past week.
that I made for my best friend's memorial service on Friday.
They are sitting beside me now, on my desk,
They are sitting beside me now, on my desk,
reminding me of her fiery red hair - and even more fiery spirit.
The truck is a miniature replica of the one my grandfather drove.
Those are two of the people dearest to me, whom I have lost.
This little reminder of their presence in my life and my heart comforts me as I grieve,
This little reminder of their presence in my life and my heart comforts me as I grieve,
as have your words and prayers...
That's my 'decorating tip' for today:
Surround yourself with things that are meaningful to you,
That's my 'decorating tip' for today:
Surround yourself with things that are meaningful to you,
that represent happy memories and special people.