Loss of an Adult Child

[bjsmom]

[align=center]Dee, thinking of you.....remembering Eri!

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Deneace (BjsMom)

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[ericasmom]

DENEACE< how dear to see you this morning, thank you Dear for greeting me with your gorgeous Son. How have you been Sweetie? Are there any softer days now? My thoughts settle on you often wondering just how you are getting on? Thanks for wishing us thoughts on this sad anniversary.

Trudi, love the pink tink. Love you.

[briansdad]

It's time for Erifest!!!!!!!!

[jefferysmommy]

Dee, my thoughts are with you today, glad that you were able to feel ERi's presence with the beautiful pink cloud.  Peace to you my friend.

Jenn - Jeffery's Mommy

[shorty16]

Erica, Erica, Erica

Saying her name on this angelversary date.

Thinking of you Dee and John and the family.  ALL the angels are celebrating.  I know they are all friends in heaven.

Scott and I will see you about 3pm on Sunday, July 18th for Erifest. 

Colleen

 

[lostwoher]

 Erica Eri TiNk

 Thinking of you today. XOXO

Lynn with Kayla at my side

[westleysmom]

Dee-Thinking of you and ERICA EILEEN and your whole family today.  What a pretty name for a beautiful girl.  I wish she wasn't gone from you. Take it easy on the back, is it better? I wish I knew how to do pretty pictures for you, but I'm a numbers person! 

Lorri-I would say that maybe everybody should be grounded next July, just to be on the safe side.  Glad you all are okay.

Greg-Thanks for the Videos.

Got a Bored (haha) meeting today, 6 month hurdle was pretty bad, but behind me now.  I keep trying to tell myself (talk to myself all the time apparently) that each day that I'm away from the last time I saw him, I'm one day closer to the time I'll see him again.  It still seems too long, but we have no choice, do we? I'm so glad I found you all to make the passing days more bearable. 

ERICA EILEEN!  Sweet girl, you are missed!

Rhonda Westley's Mom

[Guest]

ERI, ERI, ERI, ERI, ERI, ERI, ERI, ERI, ERI, ERI, ERI, ERI, ERI, ERI, ERI, ERI, ERI, ERI, ERI, ERI, ERI ERI,

 

[mysonrich]

Erica, pink clouds and butterflys. may your family know you are near today.

[braydensmom]

Wow, I haven't been here in a while. Thinking of you Dee on Erica's Angel Day. Sorry I have stayed away so long. Alot going on with me lately. This has been the most stressful summer I have ever had. I started taking classes towards my bachelors at Southern Oklahoma State University and dealing with financial aid has been ridiculous. Every time I turned around they needed something else and I don't know why they couldn't just tell me all of it at once. The semester ends on the 30th and I still haven't got my student loans. I think I took on too many classes because it has just added to my stress. I'm so irritable that I feel like all I do is yell at Cameron. Ashton has been fussy from teething and ear infections. I feel like I have so much anger inside of me and I know I have been taking it out on my family and they don't deserve it. I have started having bad dreams again about Brayden. Then I get word yesterday that the School-to-work program I am in isn't going to allow me to take internet classes after this semester which means I would have to drive an hour to school every day and they don't pay me enough for that. So I have taken it on myself to find a new job that pays more, take just a few internet classes so that i'm not overwhelmed (maybe even take a semester off) and start taking something to help me with all the anxiety. Hopefully things will start looking up for me. But i'm not giving up on school, on my family, or on me. I have been through much worse so I know I can make it. I hope to start having time again to come here. I could really use someone to talk to. I hope everyone is doing well. I have posted a current picture of my boys which most of you have seen on facebook.

Amanda Wittner

[mikesmomrs]

ERI....ERZ...BING....TINK...ERICA EILEEN REITH....

     YOU ARE LOVED---YOU ARE HELD CLOSE IN THE HEARTS OF ALL WHO KNEW YOU, AND WHO HAVE LEARNED TO KNOW YOU THROUGH THE BEAUTIFUL WORDS OF YOUR SWEET AND PRECIOUS MOM...

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[align=left]Dee:  Ralph and I saw this the other day when we were out...I see each blossom as a hug from each of our angels...may Eri surround you and John and Jon today with her sweet, sweet spirit, just as she did all through her life, and just as she did on that day she flew to eternity on a pink, beautiful cloud...[/align]

[align=left]love and peace, carol  mikesmomrs[/align]

[lolynbo]

ERI ERI ERI ERI ERI ERI ERI ERI ERI ERI....BUTTERFLIES ARE FREE TO FLY.

 

Patty Holmes

its so good

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MARCIA I SAW THIS ON FB THIS MORNING THOUGHT OF A BEAUTIFUL GIRL NAMED BETHANY....AND HER MOMMA

[daniellemom]

Dee - ERICA EILEEN REITH!!!  May your memories of Eri be with you today. 

As you have your memories today of your wonderful daughter.  Please know that with each day you help so many of us here on this site with your wisdom and caring spirit.  I know Eri is so very proud to have called you Mom!   

 

[heartbeataway]

[align=left]Eri ..............

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Dee,

Thinking of you and yours with love!

Bonnie, Jay's Mom

[ericasmom]

Wow Gang of Friends,

thanks so much for the many words and pictures of beautiful things to surround us today, like giant pillows for softening the sharp edges of the date.

At seven years now, right around 3:00 today, and I am quiet and needing to be so. I tutored two kids in the yard, now it is boiling out. Flowers were delivered as they are each year on the 14th from a family that raised their Kids right alongside Jon and Eri. They just always send them and my heart just melts each time, and each year, I am surprised.

Thanks Rhonda, I love Eri's name too, and thanks Jen, so sweet. Wow, Amanda, I don't have facebook so I am so glad to see the Boys. They are gorgeous. You hang on now, lighten your load a bit with the school stuff, you need to listen to  your stress and take it slower. The degree will still be there when you are done with the classes. Don't miss out on the fun while reaching for the next rung in the ladder. I am so proud of you to be working so hard though. Carol, the heart shaped hydrangas, how cool is that. Bon, Eri is singing with all of our Angels today, Three Bird by Marley, and they are dancing on clouds. Lorri, thanks. Betsy, lovely butterfly, reminds me of a pair of tights Erz used to wear, all swirls of colors. Sus, nice butterflies, thanks. Greg, it is a party of Angels going on today.

Thanks one and all,

love,

dee

[mikesmomrs]

Amanda:  so good to hear from you...so sorry that you have been going through so much, but glad to hear that you have decided to change directions to help you slow things down a bit.  My daughter-in-law just went through the same thing...it's a hard decision, but she is glad she made it.  She has put off her classes for a bit because it was affecting Damon too much.  You seem to have so much going on, but it will be good to slow down a bit...your boys are adorable...so cute with both of them in the cart...two wonderful gifts to wake up to each morning.  Thanks for sharing,

love and peace carol  mikesmomrs

[mikesmum]

Never could work out the way the 'assisted learning' requires such a stringent regime to enable you to receive the education then in a blink they change the rules or move it off line and onto campus ed that will see many unable to finish their dream.

For 3yrs my daughter was able to go to campus & work online.  Every new semester she had to reapply for after school or before school assistance, every new semester they had misplaced the kids records etc etc... Then they closed the campus near her and sent it into Melbourne.

Looking for work she found a pilot course for 'in hospital' nurse training that allowed her to work and learn.  Now complete she is returning to finish the final component of her first course. 

Hopefully you will find a job that pays well and allows you to use the education  you have worked so hard to again.

Dee - On Sunday will have take part in Erifest from afar...........Tea and cupcakes.....

 

[daveydow1]

 

Sweet pink angel, ERica Eilene. Send your mama & family

warm and sweet moonbeams and rays

of sunshine.

[daveydow1]

Dan, Betty, Susannah, and Betsy-----Lovely graphics for ERi. Just beautiful.

Dee----Friend, I am thinking about you today, and praying that you can

somehow have a day with peace, as you honor your sweet girl in heaven.

Peace to you and your family.

             Davey&Lisasmom,  Sherry

[daveydow1]

 In memory of all our angels who left this world too soon.

 

          My candle burns at both ends;

          It will not last the night,

          But ah, my foes, and oh, my friends,

           It gives a lovely light.

 

                      Edna St. Vincent Millay

 

     

[daveydow1]

 In memory of all our angels who left this world too soon.

 

          My candle burns at both ends;

          It will not last the night,

          But ah, my foes, and oh, my friends,

          It gives a lovely light.

 

                      Edna St. Vincent Millay

 

     

[summergirl]

[summergirl]

DEAR DEE - SO MANY THOUGHTS OF YOU AND YOUR FAMILY TODAY....7 YEARS SINCE YOUR BEAUTIFUL PINK ERI FLEW TO THE HEAVENS ON A PINK CLOUD....YOU HAVE GIVEN SO MUCH TO ALL HERE AND I KNOW HOW PROUD ERI IS OF YOU AND ALL THAT YOU HAVE ACCOMPLISHED IN HER MEMORY....LOVE YOU MY FRIEND

[mpsmom]

Dee, may your sweet Erica sweep down and brush her hand across your face today and let you know she is always right there.  ERICA  ERICA  ERICA  TINK  ERI TINK TINK    ........................

I say her name often.  Soar with my sweet angel girl. 

HUGSSSS   Marcia   Bethanys Mom Forever

 

[briansdad]

Long may  memories of Eri run !!!!!!!!!!!

[ericasmom]

Greg, I am listening to Neil right now singing the song that always brings a tear. WE played it at her funeral. Thanks so much for posting this lovely music, it will rock me to sleep, each time I listen to it, I hear something new, and the harmonica in this one is great.

Marcia, Kathy, thanks Sweeties, the Girls are flying high, wearing smiles that would brighten even the darkest days.

Sherry, love the quote you posted, so true. Ah friends...and I am so glad to have you as a dear friend. It has been a day of great heart and thought. Thanks so much for your wishes.

Col, thanks for your thoughts today.  You and Scott are welcome to our fest, please pray for good weather. If anyone is in the area, come on down, after 3:00 this Sunday.

I worked around the house after tutoring today, and John tried to stay out in the yard to work but the heat was so intense. So he did what he could, I did what I could and it was good. I took a late afternoon nap and zonked out. That felt good too, and when I rose, I cut some flowers and drove to the cemetery, open until 7:00 in the summer, and spent some time there next to ERZ.  It was quietly beautiful, a strong breeze blew, and I was able to tell ERi just how I feel. I talked to Michael too, knowing that he is free from grief now, but that he remembers how huge a hole it left in him. Long May You Both Run Angels.

Long May All of Our Angels Run.

[jefferysmommy]

Hi All,

Yesterday, I was able to make it out to the cemetary in the afternoon, I took Devin, my 3 year old with me and introduced him to his older baby brother, Devin has been there dozens of times, but typically he falls asleep in the car, and I don't wake him, besides when he was really little, I don't remember a time when he did come with me.  I also told Jeffery about all the new friends I have made, as I'm sure he has found all your angels already, I told him to go give ERi a snuggle.  There is a big pine tree by him, so it was nice and shady were we were, it was 85 degrees yesterday, but we were nice and comfortable sitting and talking to Jeffery.

Rhonda:  I'm sorry that the 6 month mark was difficult, but I am glad that you are feeling more positive now.  Big Hugs for you!

Amanda:  I can totally relate, I was going to school at the time that Jeffery passed away, I was only taking 1/2 day classes, at the time, but my daughter at the time was not quite 2 and Jeffery was a new born who didn't sleep at night (he would stay with my now ex and sleep the entire time I was away from him and in school.)  It was very stressful, when Jeffery passed away the school said to take as much time as I needed, but I went back after 2 weeks, I had to get out of the apartment, I thought I was ready and clearly wasn't.  I was holding a 97% average, went back took one exam, got a very low mark that took my average down to a 93% and I couldn't do a make up test as I didn't fall below honours (90%) I was so disappointed in myself, but I did it, my final mark when I graduated was a 94.5%, I was able to land a great job, and have changed career paths since, wouldn't be here today, without having done what I had done back then.  Even if you make the course load something that is easier to handle, and use the extra time to devote to your children, I think that just that alone could make a big difference...regards to the student loans, well no advice on that, just wish you luck and hope that it all gets worked out.  That can be such a pain to deal with.

Sherry:  I love the poem.  So few words, but what a lot of meaning.

Sorry, everyone, rambled on a bit today.  Take care for now.

Jenn - Jeffery's Mommy

 

 

[ericasmom]

Jen, didn't sound rambling to me, but very nice to hear you tell us about your world.

glad you found us.

dee

[shorty16]

Noah, Bring the Ark.

          The rain is falling, rivers are forming.

My flowers are loving this?

Dee, are you staying dry?  Over 5" of rain in 14 hours.

Stay dry, my friends

Colleen

[shorty16]

WOW Jen,

You were sure a go getter back then.  You should be very proud of yourself.

It was almost a month before I could even leave my house (except for Brian's funeral).

Thanks for sharing that with us.  We can survive this - together.

Colleen

[ericasmom]

COL,

Whoa, my flowers don't need that kind of rain, please GOD, that is how our whole yard floods and has killed several plants that we love. WE had a passing shower, and more are coming, but I sure hope no more than an inch.

[Guest]

Carol - Thinking about you.  Holding you and Ralph close in heart and prayer.

Dee - I hope you don't mind, I googled Eri yesterday and read a couple of articles about her at the time of the accident.  She was truly loved! 

Jenn - I love hearing the stories of the people on this site.  Thank you for sharing yourself! 

Amanda - I, too, was glad to "see" you here yesterday.  I miss all the people who were here just a few months ago when I arrived.

My nephew, Davey, would have been 39 yesterday.  He drowned when he was just two years old. 

I took the kids to the fair on Tuesday.  There was an older cowboy on a horse directing traffic.  At first he waved his orange baton for me to park further back, but on second look, he escorted me to the first row.  I thought "I still got it!"  Thinking he was impressed with how cute I am.  I sat up, put my fake ponytail over my shoulder, and felt llike I did when I was 30.  As I pulled my 4-runner into it's space, the wind quickly left my sail, as I noticed all the cars pulling in beside and behind me.  All senior citizens.  My sail fell completely when the gal in the booth, taking our money, told me I was lucky "today" because they were giving seniors half off.

Gary's response, after I re-told my experience, was "You are the one who is excited to be a member of AARP, why did that bother you?"  I told him I wanted people to be surprised when I told them I qualified for the senior discount.  I didn't want them to assume it.  We both had a good laugh.

Wishing you all well!

Susannah/Stephanie's mom

[ericasmom]

SUS, hilarious story. I am glad that you googled Erica Eileen Reith, always happy when folks learn about my Pretty Little Girl.

Love you all, off to the gym.

dee

[hotrod]

Hi Indigos

Dear Susannah

You certainly brought a smile to my face this Am with your honesty and great humor.

  I too had a funny incident happen at the movies a few years ago.  We purchsed our tickets and my friend said "they charged us children prices"  They made a mistake!!!:shock:.  Being so very honest we went back and were advised  that we had the "Senior Discount" We were both a bit unhappy but since that time we make sure we ask for the discount. .

Have a great day everyone  You and our  angels go with me and keep me sane

Betty

Stephen'smom:)

[lolynbo]

A 2 YR OLD DROWNED IN THE NEXT TOWN..(ABOUT 5 MILES AWAY) SHE WAS FOUND IN THE POOL....SO SAD SO NEEDLESS.....

IM SICK MONTYS SICK AND I WAKE UP TIRED FROM DREAMING OF KOURTNEY, I ONLY DREAM OF HER TO TELL PPL SHES GONE AND HOW SHE DIED..THATS IT...NOTHING MORE NOTHING HAPPY JUST SAD AND REPEATING....

NEXT THURSDAY MY BABY BOY KODY WAYNE WILL BE 18...WOW....WE WILL GO EAT AT HIS FAV REST...EL TAPATIO  (EL YUKO) BUT HE LOVES IT...AND WE GOT HIM..A BLACKBERRY AND A DEAL HE SITS IN TO DO HIS RACING GAMES ($450) HE HAS EVERTHING TO GO WITH IT SO HE WILL FEEL LIKE HES REALLY IN HIS CAR....NOW PPL I SPOIL MY CHILD FOR THOSE WHO NO LONGER CAN AND FOR THOSE WHO NEVER DID...(THE REASON WE HAVE KOURTNEYS KLOSET)....I NO YAL ARE GREAT PARENTS TOO AND SPOIL AND LOVE YOUR CHILDREN...THATS WHY WE HAVE THEM...AND TO TEACH THEM RIGHT FROM WRONG....

HOPE EVERYONE HAS A BLESSED DAY...IM JUST GONNA REST...

[westleysmom]

Susannah-I thought you were going to say your fake ponytail fell off, see it could have been worse. 

Lorri-So sad about the baby drowning.  I can't imagine.  There have been a couple of pool accidents like that in the news here this summer.  I'm sorry your dreams are not good dreams.  I don't think I dream of Westley, when I go to bed, its like I'm completely out of it.  But I hardly ever sleep through all night long and I wonder when I wake up if I was dreaming of him. 

We were invited to Westley's best friends for dinner last night.  They have a six month old who was born two weeks after Westley died.  They've got a new little apartment and when we left I cried and cried.  I wanted to help Westley get out and get started and now he's gone and I can't do it.  Its so not fair!  I'm still doing the back and forth where you think for a few minutes that you can handle this, and then you think WTH?  I can't handle this, I'm going to die of sadness.  They had a picture taken at the graveyard the day of the service, all his friends around the grave.  I'd never seen it before and I thought when I saw it, I was going to quit breathing.  I'm so glad he had so many friends, but why is somebody who had so many friends dead?  What is right about that, or fair or good?  They told me a few stories I'd never heard before, but I was a complete wreck thinking they were going to tell me stories that I didn't want to hear.  But they didn't. 

tomorrow it will be four years since my Daddy died, and that used to be a damper on my spirits in the summer, maybe that's part of why this week has been so hard.  I miss him, but how glad I am that I never had to look him in the eye and tell him Westley was gone.  I couldn't have done it, I dont' think.  My sister had to tell my Mama because we were at the hospital.  The other grandparents were on the road and whoever found them had to tell them.  Nightmares, good grief, those are my nightmares. All of our nightmares.

Never liked Neil Young that much, but that was a great song.  Thanks,

Rhonda Westley's Mom 

[nicksdad]

Thinking of you on this special day

[shorty16]

Hello Indigos

We are beginning to see the ground here in Wisconsin.  The waters are receeding.  Until tonight when more rain is scheduled.

NicksDad you are so cool to remember EJ.

I am going to Best Buy to try to get our camera fixed.  It was damaged during the cruise by my 16 year old son - Crazy kid.

At least I can still see the pictures I have taken, I just cannot take any more.  Bummer.

Thinking of those that are less-along on this journey of grief than I am (2 years).  Those early days, months are really terrible.  I never thought I would survive, but here I am...

Boy Brian, for some reason I really miss you lately.  I miss laughing with you and at you.  I miss everything about you.

Surreal is the word I use to describe my life now.

Love you all

Colleen

[ericasmom]

Yep Col, it tends to feel surreal for a while, and then less so, then on and off it returns. For me expecially so at  anniversary time.

EJ-Give your Family a sign today that you are well and safe and peaceful. Let them feel your peace.

Blessings.

dee

[daveydow1]

E J......Smile down from heaven on this day, and warm your family's hearts.

Susannah-----You mentioned your nephew Davey, who drowned as a sweet

tot of 2. You said his birthday was yesterday.....age 39.  My son, Davey, will

also have a birthday coming up in the fall.....he, too, would be 39.  Oh, your

story about the parking was hilarious. I also thought you were going to say

that your ponytail flew off in the breeze, leaving you with one of those short

stubby pullbacks about an inch or two long, sort of looking like mine does....

like a frazzled paintbrush. .  I've had times when I was offered the SR. discount

too....YIKES.....a real eye-opener, isn't it ?  Too funny.

Lorri----Sorry to hear about the dear little girl, 2 yrs. old, who drowned in the

pool. Another angel gone too soon. Bless her little heart.

Betty---Yep, as I say.....those "we're giving you the SR. Discount"  statements

sure wake us up, don't they ? 

Dee----Glad you got some 'catch-up' sleep. It always helps.  Send some of

your Illinois rain this way, please........it has been so very dry here. Calling for

rain tonight, but they've been saying that now for a wk.......Garden, flowers,

crops really need it. Of course, we wouldn't want TOO much rain, like Colleen got.:?

                      Davey&Lisasmom,   Sherry  

[Guest]

Just a quick minute.  Losing my ponytail would have been hilarious!  I haven't had that happen, yet (knock on wood). 

Susannah/Stephanie's mom

[westleysmom]

Susannah I'm glad you think that is hilarious, because the few times I've smiled today is when I envisioned that happening.  Today has been very sad, just very angry at this thing that has happened.  Daddy's angel date tomorrow doesn't help.  I have been waking up so much at night, I feel like I'm not getting enough rest, even though I go to bed fairly early.  Try to keep your ponytails on and get a good night's sleep, that's what I always say. 

Rhonda Westley's Mom

[lolynbo]

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[summergirl]

Dear Indigo's - it is late but I have not had the best 2 days---A call form my sister last night that my mom has had a stroke, she is in the hospital awaiting further testing but the bottom line as of tonight is that the stroke has affected her memory...she cannot rememeber what day it is, very confused, like a child who needs direction with every decision. I talked to my dad tonight and he is in total denial, told me that she is much better today and when she comes home he will just have to keep his eye on her and in time she will be fine. He is so wrong....the doctor said it is irreversible. I am lost, Do I get on a plane and go see her ?? What if she doesn't know who I am, I do not know if I can deal with that....but this is not about me, it is about my mom, I just don't know what to do. I talked to my brother Wayne and I think he is going next week...I will call him tomorrow and find out his exact plans.  I am scared, I hate that she is 1300 miles away....  I am rambeling, I am sorry...need help, need your words of wisdom...Help me...I love you all, Kathy

[nicksdad]

Kathy...I am so sorry to hear about your Mom.  As far as "can you handle it" I am sure you can. She's your mom and you are her daughter that will never change. If you can leave then I would do it. Or wait until you talk to your brother and maybe get a better idea for what is going on and make your plans after talking to him.

[Guest]

Rhonda - Glad I was able to put a smile on your face! I am my best source of intertainment.  I sure understand the anger.  That, softens, too, I've discovered.  I'm still too new to really judge how long things STAY softened. 

Kathy - I'm so sorry about your mother!  I will keep you in my prayers that your thinking be guided and sure so that you can make a decision on whether to go or stay.  "God has not given me a spirit of fear, but of power and love and a sound mind."  In silence He will direct you.......peace, my friend!

Dee - My copy of How High The Moon finally arrived via mail this morning.  I completely understand why you recommended it.  Well, I think I do.  Do I remind you of Teaspoon?  I haven't read very far, yet, and she reminds me of myself.  Or visa-versa.......   You might appreciate this little tid bit of information about me....For some reason I had it in my head that ALL "smart" people have read Moby Dick.  Wanting to prove I was a "smart" person, I've attempted to read Moby Dick several times since I was 15.  I never got further than a few chapters.  It bores me to tears!  Finally, at about the age of 40, I accepted the fact I don't WANT to read Moby Dick.  I can't imagine a teacher reading it to fifth graders as Teaspoon's/Isabella's teacher is doing in the first chapter.    (I did read the dictionary, though.)

Betty - I'm glad I brought a smile to your face, too, my friend!  I could tell you more stories on myself that I think are just hilarious!  Oh...if only I wasn't so lazy, I could put them all in a book!  Like the time I superglued my shoes to my feet because they (the shoes) were half a size too big, but they were the prettiest pumps and theymatched my suit perfectly..........one time wear only.......

I'm going to read a bit more before sleep.  Love to you all!

Susannah/Stephanie's mom

 

[ericasmom]

Kathy, so much depends on your place of employment and Tavian's care. If you can get 5 days off and TAv is okay at other Grandma, then maybe going is a good idea.  I agree with Dan, I know you can deal with it, you have dealt with the hardest situation...

You will find your answer Kathy. Try to sleep and perhaps the answer will come.

Rhonda, anger at the loss is something most of us have felt. It is hard to decipher sometimes, is it anger at the situation, or the people around you that may be unable to talk about your Son. Not sleeping is very hard on you. I sometimes take an all natural sleep enhancer called Formula 303. It is mostly valeraian root and passsaflora flower. I can't take the big-stuff I get sick and I hallucinate. Funny, I used to pay to do that as a teen, illegally,  but now, legal drugs hurt me. Mixed up. When you wake at night what do youdo? Do you read or write because those two activities may help you fall asleep too.

Good luck on that,

dee

Prayers for the family of the little girl that drowned Lorri. How sad indeed.

[shorty16]

Hello Indigos

Recently, Dairy Queen has been airing a commercial with a woman (mother) on the hood of car while the Husband (with kids in the car) is driving fast to catch up with a Dairy Queen truck.

Scott and I are going to write a letter to the American HQ of Dairy Queen in MN.  We are going to tell them of our experience and say "SHAME ON YOU"  WHO APPROVED THIS CRAP.  COME SPEND A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A BEREAVED FAMILY!!!

Also,  AJ and I were driving down Calhoun Rd last night and we saw a boy (17) on a skateboard holding onto the drivers door going down the street at least 40mph. He was outside the vehicle.  I had to speed up to catch up to them.  I blew my horn and they seperated.  I COULD NOT BELIEVE WHAT I WAS SEEING. If someone would have yelled at Brian, he may be alive today. (It probably would have taken much more than just a yell for Brian.  When they yelled he would have waved back with a huge smile on his face)

Crazy week this week

Colleen

[shorty16]

Kathy,

My prayers are with your Mom, you and your family.  What ever you decide, know our angels will be lighting your path, holding your hand, and loving you.

Colleen, Brian's Mother Forever

[shorty16]

This is the letter we are sending to Dairy Queen

American Dairy Queen CEO

In the SE Wisconsin are, Dairy Queen is airing a commercial where a mother is on the hood of a car while her husband and family race this car to catch up to a Dairy Queen truck.

On June 19, 2008, our sone decided to climb on the hood of a car.  His friend decided to drive, with Brian on the hood of the car, lost control and took out 3 trees.  Our son hit the ground and died within minutes.

This currently airing commercial is ill-conceived and irresponsible.  Especially for a company which targets families.

We ask that you discontinue this commercial EVERYWHERE and realize the power of advertising (suggestion) when determining future commercial content.

My husband and I invite you to spend a day in the life of a brereaved family to see what can happen when your commercial goes terribly wrong.

Colleen and Scott