Monthly Archives: April 2010
Finding a Way to Live through Loss
Dear Jodi, Just this month, my life has been deeply touched by your friends. A couple of days ago, I met Dawn, her boyfriend and her mother for lunch. An ordinary social activity for most. But for me – this lunch was a special occasion. … Continue reading
Filed under Happiness, Jodi Calvario, Letters to Jodi, Life Coaching, Peg Calvario's Blog
Follow Your Passion
Dear Jodi, As your mother, I could consider my daughter as someone who could be defined by her extraordinary impact. Perhaps time is allowing me to experience your presence like endless ripples in water - through the lives of so many people. Just tonight, … Continue reading
“You can not create experience. You must undergo it.”
I’ve discovered in writing Letters to Jodi, that I’m experiencing the fullness of life. It’s only through our pains, tears, sorrows, disappointments and heartaches; that we then break free to find joy, happiness, and wisdom necessary to grow from our experiences. What are … Continue reading
Filed under Letters to Jodi, Life Coaching, Peg Calvario's Blog, Quotations
“It is one of the most beautiful compensations of this life . . .”
“It is one of the most beautiful compensations of this life that no man can sincerely try to help another without helping himself.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson It’s been three months of writing - Letters to Jodi. I’m always happier after … Continue reading
Filed under Letters to Jodi, Life Coaching, Peg Calvario's Blog, Quotations
“We should not just celebrate our birth, but each and every day.”
Dear Jodi, Happy Birthday! On your special day, you are pushing me to appreciate the meaning of “what is” – today. Here’s what you wrote about birthdays . . . “I believe that we should not just celebrate our birth, … Continue reading
Ordinary Moments with Jodi’s First Haircut
A great friend is a treasured gift – and that’s Jay. Just the other night, we had takeout with him. It was a chance for us to take care of Jay, as he had taken care of us. Jay’s been a friend and … Continue reading
Filed under Happiness, Jodi Calvario, Loss of a Child, Peg Calvario's Blog
“If we take care of the moments, the years will take care of themselves.”
“If we take care of the moments, the years will take care of themselves.” — Maria Edgeworth One of my personal intentions - “take care of Jodi’s friends.” For me, being with Jodi’s friends is living abundantly in the depths of happiness, love … Continue reading
Filed under Happiness, Jodi Calvario, Life Coaching, Peg Calvario's Blog, Quotations
The Spirit of Easter with a Letter to Jodi
Dear Jodi, Is it possible to believe in God and have faith? I remember we would often ask each other that question. Remember? Even during the most difficult of times, we did experience God’s presence. We discovered that God was sending people to be with … Continue reading
Filed under Jodi Calvario, Letters to Jodi, Life Coaching, Peg Calvario's Blog
