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About Me:: I am an artist and social activist.

Tell a little about the person lost...: My mother Connie, who died January 22, 2008.
She was my best friend & biggest fan =)

This song has been playing non stop in my house since my Mom died.

Dear Mom......

I miss you so much. At times I think this has all been some crazy nightmare and I will wake up and find you at home, rocking in your chair, waiting for me to make you laugh.
I still can't believe you are gone.
I go on with my life, shoving huge chunks of distraction in front of me, anything to keep me from remembering the day you died.
You won't believe how much everything has fallen apart now that your gone.
I miss you Mom.
You shouldn't have died.

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Happy Mothers Day Mom......

This is my first Mothers Day without you. I have a doll cut out & stitched together, but can't finish it because I think of you and how much you would have loved it. I have decided this doll will go to a good cause and it will be auctioned off for the Humane Society in June. Its weird having nobody to call and nobody to visit. Several times today I've had to choke back the tears, and the day isn't even half over yet. The kids are fine. They want to take me out to dinner today, which is fin… Continue

Posted on May 11th, 2008 at 9:22am — No Comments (Add)

What Ripple means to me.

I've always been a big fan of the Grateful Dead. Ripple has been one of my favorite songs. While my Mom lay in the ICU on life support I would play this song over & over again as I went about my day & nights. The song has so much meaning to it. It is a song about life and death. We are all ripples in still water. Our goings noticed by few, but those who notice wonder why. If I knew the way I would bring my mother home. All I know is that when I die, this is the song I want played at m… Continue

Posted on May 6th, 2008 at 8:50pm — No Comments (Add)

Thank You's.

I think its very important to thank everyone who has been there for me 100% since the day my Mom got sick until her death 13 days later. First I'd like to thank Cindy, Elizabeth, Karen, Ellen and the people in our citizens group who have been there for me. Who have listened to me talk, given me a shoulder to cry on, and the strength to go on. And my friends the world over who have sent me thier kind words and have been there for me round the clock. Thank you!!!!

Posted on May 6th, 2008 at 5:12am — No Comments (Add)

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At 3:14pm on May 7th, 2008, Denise, loving daughter of Angel Charlotte said…: Hi Melanie...

My mom was 68 and only by a few days. The day of her funeral...her helium balloons from her birthday were still floating. I am very sad too and I am having a hard time. Luckily, I am close to my sister but I do have a hard time talking to her about things. She is so much stronger than I am and I feel like I am constantly bringing her down so I try not to talk to her about what is bothering me. My dad's sister (my aunt) has been contacting me more often and she and mom were so close. In fact, Wanda reminds me of my mom in so many ways. My mom had cancer and suffered badly within a span of 9 months. Although she had a long time... I never accepted she was going to die. I always pretended she was going to survive. She did too. It was about her 7th month when I began to question myself. She was so ill and that is what haunts me. The night before she passed...she said "Help me." When we went to see what she wanted...she didn't respond. My heart tells me she was scared. She was definately a christian and I know where she is. But, she didn't want to leave us. She was afraid of the unknown.
I miss her badly. I have been reading about grief and trying to find ways to find some type of comfort. So far, the only comfort I can find is that mom is no longer in pain and she is no longer embarrassed.
I know that life will no longer be the same. I can't. I am just trying to do what she would want me to do. I loved her so very much. I always knew this was going to be like this I just didn't know so soon. When did your mom pass? Mine passed in August. Where do you live? I live in Texas.

My heart is with you. This is a rough week and right now I want to run away and hide until it is all over. I just keep deleting all the "Mother's Day" email's I am getting. I cannot stand seeing them!

Lots of Love,
Denise

At 8:57pm on May 6th, 2008, Denise, loving daughter of Angel Charlotte said…: I lost my mom to cancer a little over 8 months ago. I am dealing with her loss everyday. We were so close and right now there is such a void in my life. Luckily, my siblings and I are mostly on the same page but we all mourn differently. I need to talk about her where as my sister keeps things inside.

Please tell me more about your mom. I would love to hear about her. Thank you for adding me as a friend. My mom's other site is www.Charlotte-Luce.memory-of.com
Remember to light a candle and hit submit after you put in the number..

Hugs to you and know I will pray for you!!!

Denise

At 8:14pm on May 5th, 2008, Director said…: Hello There:

Welcome to the Healing Community.

"I am so very sorry for your loss." No matter how heartfelt they are intended. those words can feel trite or cliché... that is the problem with expressing sympathy with just words...they do not seem like they would be enough. We mean the best....but those words don't seem to be enough.

That is why I wanted to create this site. I think that over time....with words, prayers, photos, video, and heartfelt emotions....we can all express what we truly feel to each other....

We want to share that life is precious, that time goes too fast, and that we don't feel like we have nearly enough time to be with those we love. And when one of those people leave this world.... we wonder just how can we possibly get along with out them?

It is my prayer that not only can we find a way to remember those lost....but that, in their honor, we can find a way to keep making life precious.

This is your site. Feel free to explore at your own pace.... and contribute thoughts, prayers, photos, music and videos as you feel is best.

I am here to help you in any way possible. If you have any questions at all...please let me know.

Eric