Christmas has always been my favorite time of the year. It has been very difficult since Matthew died but I am pushing forward and remembering his favorite holiday also. The Christmas music has been playing (only the second year since he died) as I bake bread and Christmas cookies. I missed my kids as well as my grandkids because I love to bake with them. However, I probably made more of a mess this year than with all of them together. Only good part - I got to lick the beater and bowl!!! YUM!
I'll finish shopping tomorrow, I hope.
Remember: JOY IS CONTAGEOUS
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Monday, December 5, 2011
Washington State Concern of Police Survivors Suicide liason
A month ago I was asked to be on the board of Washington State Concern of Police Survivors as the Suicide liason. It is such an honor to work with such a great group of people. I hope I can help those who have lost a loved one to suicide. I will listen well and let them know it is ok to feel the way they do. I live the pain everyday so I understand. I hope when my book is launched that it will help those who are grieving as well as those who may be contemplating taking their own life.
Peace be with you all.
Peace be with you all.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Suicide
Suicide - what an ugly and senseless word. Last night as I was watching the news they announced a 15 year old boy took his life due to bullying. They said 18 teens take their own lives everyday due to bullying! The pain I feel is unbearable.
Come on people - we need to be kind to everyone. God made each of us as he wanted. No two are alike.God wants us to be kind and caring, not mean and cruel. How would YOU feel if someone made fun of you? Or, maybe you have or are being bullied. Don't give those who bully the pleasure of seeing your dispair. Find someone, anyone who WILL listen and talk with them on how you are feeling.There is help out there.
Those left behind who love you, parents, friends, family, the list goes on and on, are crushed. Their hearts are broken in a million pieces. I know, I am living that life. My son took his life due to a FAILED relationship. He had NO clue how much he was loved or should I say he was so devasted that he could not see or think clearly. One second that's all it takes.
PLEASE don't do it - I am begging you. That is why I have written the book about my son. "A Life Too Short:Matt's Story" it will be out late spring. I will keep you updated on time.
Come on people - we need to be kind to everyone. God made each of us as he wanted. No two are alike.God wants us to be kind and caring, not mean and cruel. How would YOU feel if someone made fun of you? Or, maybe you have or are being bullied. Don't give those who bully the pleasure of seeing your dispair. Find someone, anyone who WILL listen and talk with them on how you are feeling.There is help out there.
Those left behind who love you, parents, friends, family, the list goes on and on, are crushed. Their hearts are broken in a million pieces. I know, I am living that life. My son took his life due to a FAILED relationship. He had NO clue how much he was loved or should I say he was so devasted that he could not see or think clearly. One second that's all it takes.
PLEASE don't do it - I am begging you. That is why I have written the book about my son. "A Life Too Short:Matt's Story" it will be out late spring. I will keep you updated on time.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is over and I hope you all had a great day. Our kids were not able to be with us this year but we were with some of Ron's family.
Today I went to Bible Study - a great study it was Daniel Chapter 11. Then mixed up cookie dough, and lots of odd jobs have kept me very busy.
I am so thankful for my friends and family and all of you who are supporting me on my business facebook page and my journey of getting my book published. I am so excited and feel so blessed to have the Lord on my side all the way.
Today I went to Bible Study - a great study it was Daniel Chapter 11. Then mixed up cookie dough, and lots of odd jobs have kept me very busy.
I am so thankful for my friends and family and all of you who are supporting me on my business facebook page and my journey of getting my book published. I am so excited and feel so blessed to have the Lord on my side all the way.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Happy Thanksgiving
On this Eve of Thanksgiving I want to thank God for all He has done for me. I have truly been blessed this year with a completed manuscript, a great publishing company, being named to the board of Washington State Concern Of Police Survivors Suicide liason and for my friends and family.
Holidays are tough for me but if I stay close to God He will hold me tight. I pray for peace to all.
My business facebook page will be posted next week!
Happy Thanksgiving.
Holidays are tough for me but if I stay close to God He will hold me tight. I pray for peace to all.
My business facebook page will be posted next week!
Happy Thanksgiving.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
New Look
I have changed the look of my blog in hopes that it will be easier to read.
If you know of anyone who has taken their own life, is griefing or may be contemplating taking their own life please have them check out my blog. Until my book launches this is the best I can do to help someone. Spread the word to everyone you know that I have written "A Life Too Short: Matt's Story and it will be out in 2012.
I pray for you and wish you the very best. May God Bless You.
If you know of anyone who has taken their own life, is griefing or may be contemplating taking their own life please have them check out my blog. Until my book launches this is the best I can do to help someone. Spread the word to everyone you know that I have written "A Life Too Short: Matt's Story and it will be out in 2012.
I pray for you and wish you the very best. May God Bless You.
Monday, October 31, 2011
God Directs Me
I just received word that production for my book starts in January. How exciting! I just have to stay focused and do as much as I can now preparing for marketing. If I can get a jump start on this I feel that when I meet my marketing director we will just have to finalize all I have already done. That's my plan anyway.
I continually pray for those that have lost a loved one to suicide. It is so devastating. I hope to reach out to as many people as possible to try to help them with their pain OR help someone from taking his/her own life. That's my goal. I have had a great response to those I have already talked with. God directs me in the way to go and I just hope I can give Him all the glory.
I continually pray for those that have lost a loved one to suicide. It is so devastating. I hope to reach out to as many people as possible to try to help them with their pain OR help someone from taking his/her own life. That's my goal. I have had a great response to those I have already talked with. God directs me in the way to go and I just hope I can give Him all the glory.
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