Sad and Grieving
 Sweetie,
Words cant begin to express how sorry I am for your loss.  I can't imagine losing a parent..much less a spouse.  I know your heart is just broken, and that you're trying to maintain for your kids.  Know that we're always here for you and I"m just a hop skip and jump away in Grant Park..if you ever need to talk please feel free to e me and we can get together.  
May God see you gently through this trying time!
Love,
Kathy 
 (deactivated member)
on 9/8/05 3:45 am
        		     
            on 9/8/05 3:45 am
 The Ship 
I am standing on the shore as a great ship gently glides from the harbor
and sails toward the horizon. 
                                        
This ship is beautiful -- strong. 
Sails billowing and shining bright as sunlight sparkling on distan****ers. 
                                 
The ship grows smaller and smaller until, at last, the white sails shine as
ribbons out where the sky and water mingle as one. 
And as I watch, a voice behind me says, "Well, he's gone."  
He's gone. 
Gone? 
                                
"No," I tell myself.  
No, he is not really gone. 
Not really. 
He is gone only in the sense that I can no longer see him.  
In reality, he is the same as ever; just as strong; just as shining -- just as strong. 
And deep in my heart I know, that on another shore someone is crying out,  "Look! Look everyone! Here he comes!" 
~Author Unknown
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Nancy,
My heart goes out to you and your family. Allow yourself to feel.  
You will get through this one breath and a time.
Peace and blessings,
Katie 

