I have not written a post in a while. Instead of writing I have found myself without words a lot recently. March 10th was the one year anniversary of Casey’s passing. Her service was one year ago on March 16th. Usually I would spend March and April working on details for her birthday. I have …
Rants from a Woman About to Lose her S***
I have had many moments in my adult life where I have had to step away and take a moment. It just amazes me though how clueless some people really are. Let’s start 10 years ago. Tim and I were new parents and had a child with more medical issues that we had ever seen. …
It’s Not Okay!
My daughter, Casey, passed away March of 2016. Some days feel like it happened yesterday and other days feel like it happened so long ago. Overall, I think my husband and I are coping and doing as well as to be expected. There are a few things that have been harder than expected, and I …
The Conversation
All of my life my mind has wondered. I think most of us do this at least some (maybe I do it more than others). When I am about to meet someone knew, go to a party, present to a group, etc I imagine the event and the dialog that goes with it. I will …
Remembering Casey’s Music
Our daughter Casey had a traumatic birth that caused a severe brain injury. Her doctors didn’t think she would ever go home, but her whole life she proved them wrong. Once we got home, Marty and I had to handle not only the medical issues, but also wanted to help Casey do the things she …
Birthday in Heaven
Birthdays have always been a huge celebration for Casey. Each year as we would celebrate one more year, it was a huge victory for all of us. We knew from the very beginning that we would eventually run out of earthly birthdays, and that every day (not just birthdays) was a gift. I think knowing …
When All That’s Left Is Love
by Rabbi Allen S. Maller When I die If you need to weep Cry for someone Walking the street beside you. You can love me most by letting Hands touch hands, and Souls touch souls. You can love me most by Sharing your Simchas (goodness) and Multiplying your Mitzvot (acts of kindness). You can love …
You Meant So Much
by: Cassie Mitchell You meant so much to all of us You were special and that’s no lie You brightened up the darkest day And the cloudiest sky Your smile alone warmed hearts Your laugh was like music to hear I would give absolutely anything To have you well and standing near Not a second …