Category Archives: Loss of a Child
“The time has come to allow your heart to guide you.”
Dear Jodi, In a slight delicate rush, I broke open my fortune cookie in amazement to receive this message. ”The time has come to allow your heart to guide you.” Immediately, my heart brought me back to you. I had … Continue reading
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“Life is not the way it’s supposed to be. It’s the way it is.”
“Life is not the way it’s supposed to be. It’s the way it is. The way you deal with it is what makes the difference.” – Virginia Satir Just the other day, I had chatted on the phone with Jodi’s … Continue reading
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A Mother’s Birthday Wish is to Celebrate Each & Everyday
Dear Jodi, I never thought how hard it would be to write to you today – my birthday. My thoughts take me back to my birthday – 2004. Here we are celebrating – so much more than your mother aging another … Continue reading
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Kya’s Gift is Love
Dear Jodi, I spent the afternoon with Deric’s family – his wife Kinsey and beautiful daughter Kya. It felt like yesterday, when 15 years ago, I decided to hire a college student for the summer to work in the business. Our relationship had … Continue reading
“What IF?” is more about “Why NOT?”
Dear Jodi, It is often at this time of year that I ask the question, “What IF?” It may pose an abstract question in context, but truly the answer lies within my personal transformation. One of my secrets in coping is to co-create … Continue reading
A Mother’s Day without Jodi
Dear Jodi, I’ve thought about what I’d write to you today – Mother’s Day. I could easily write – all that I had done for you, the lessons I taught you, and even how I embarrassed you — being your mother. Or recall past Mother’s Days and even … Continue reading
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Are You Content to Be Simply Yourself?
“When you are content to be simply yourself and don’t compare or compete, everybody will respect you.” — Lao Tzu I found this quote on The Happiness Project blog. It made me think of Jodi. I’m sure many would describe … Continue reading
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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
“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
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