Footprints of Death...............
Christmas was a bit surreal yet empowering. It was surreal because it was the first Christmas without my closest loved ones (My Mom, Dad, and Aunt Joy). It was empowering because I finally felt that my loved ones were o.k. and I felt strengthened to move forward and not look back and wish they were here. I felt that they have really found peace. Weird, right? I know, but this is the way I felt on Christmas (yesterday).
Today, it was announced that famed R&B singer Teena Marie passed away today at age 54. My condolences to her family and her millions of fans.
Life is short so please remember to laugh, live, and love always and on purpose.
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Friday, December 17, 2010
Days 361-369
Footprints of Death...............
I have mixed emotions during this holiday season. I am grateful that my parents no longer have to suffer but I miss them. I miss the way life used to be but I know that it's time to enjoy life anew. These emotions are weird but they are prevalent so I am determined to deal with them so that they do not deal with me.
It's been a while since I have checked in, so I better run through the 5 Stages of Grief (BAADD) Process. Again, I created this acronym for the 5 stages of grief. Here it is:
Bargaining-Not at all.
Acceptance-Totally.
Anger-Not much.
Denial-Not at all.
Depression-No, doing well.
I have mixed emotions during this holiday season. I am grateful that my parents no longer have to suffer but I miss them. I miss the way life used to be but I know that it's time to enjoy life anew. These emotions are weird but they are prevalent so I am determined to deal with them so that they do not deal with me.
It's been a while since I have checked in, so I better run through the 5 Stages of Grief (BAADD) Process. Again, I created this acronym for the 5 stages of grief. Here it is:
Bargaining-Not at all.
Acceptance-Totally.
Anger-Not much.
Denial-Not at all.
Depression-No, doing well.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Days 352-360
Footprints of Death...............
The holidays tend to be a difficult time period, but when you add the loss of a loved one, then the holidays can be dismal. I do not feel dismal but I do feel the longing for those that I have lost. I miss my parents, my Aunt Joy, and my Aunt Hayruth. Lately, I have been thinking about wishes. If I could have one wish, I would wish for more time with the ones that I love who are no longer here on earth. I am going to lean on God to take me through these times.
Well, I better run through the 5 stages of grief or the BAADD process as it has been a while.
In terms of the BAADD process, here we go:
Bargaining- Not at all.
Acceptance-Totally.
Anger-Not anymore.
Denial- No, but I'm still in unbelief.
Depression- No, I'm doing well.
As always, I will continue to laugh, live, and love often and on purpose.
The holidays tend to be a difficult time period, but when you add the loss of a loved one, then the holidays can be dismal. I do not feel dismal but I do feel the longing for those that I have lost. I miss my parents, my Aunt Joy, and my Aunt Hayruth. Lately, I have been thinking about wishes. If I could have one wish, I would wish for more time with the ones that I love who are no longer here on earth. I am going to lean on God to take me through these times.
Well, I better run through the 5 stages of grief or the BAADD process as it has been a while.
In terms of the BAADD process, here we go:
Bargaining- Not at all.
Acceptance-Totally.
Anger-Not anymore.
Denial- No, but I'm still in unbelief.
Depression- No, I'm doing well.
As always, I will continue to laugh, live, and love often and on purpose.
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