Days 785-808

Footprints of Death...............

On Saturday, February 11, 2012 the world lost a wonderful person and voice, Whitney Houston.  She shared her heart with us through song and she was so loved.  My deepest condolences go out to Sissy Houston and Bobby Kristina Brown, her daughter.  I am praying for the Brown/Houston family and I hope that everyone will do the same.  RIP Whitney!

Days 758-784

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I have no bad news and no death news to report.  I believe that I have gone through the five stages of grief and that I have healed quite nicely.  In fact, I am once again so focused on life, that I have very few thoughts of death itself.  Although the sting of death is now gone, I WILL NEVER forget the loved ones that have transitioned. These days, my mind is bombarded by good memories that I shared with those who have transitioned.  Sometimes, I wish they could see me now as an adult. Sometimes, I wish that I could seek their advice, but somehow someway I feel that they are cheering me on.

Gratefully and surprisingly I just celebrated my 39th birthday. A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!! I was so sick from ages 0-25 I never thought that I would live to be this old.  I appreciate everyday that I have been given.  My life's goal is to live on-purpose and to reach my destiny while helping to make other peoples' lives a little better.

As always, I am remembering to live life to the fullest by laughing, living, and loving always and on purpose.

re: Days 721-757

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It is truly unbelievable how quickly life and time is passing.  Tonight is New Year's Eve 2011 and I am happy to report that there were no lost loved ones in my family this year. 

This time last year, I had just lost my favorite Aunt...Aunt Joy. 

Even though I did not lose family members I did lose people that were as close as family.  Rest in peace Papa Bates, Papa Stephen, & Uncle Jr, you all are greatly missed and forever loved.

I know that death is a part of life but I pray that I will not have to deal with it for a while.  I have recovered from the pain of loss and I am feeling like my usual zesty self. 

I wish everyone a happy and prosperous new year!

Remembering to laugh, love, and live always and on purpose.

Days 700-720

Footprints of Death...............

I think that all of the people that I have lost would want me to enjoy life and be grateful for life and family during this Thanksgiving season.

My prayers go out to all of those who are still grieving the loss of loved ones at this time.  I know that the holiday season can be a terrible time of hurt and pain when you are wishing that loved ones were still present to share the joy of the holidays.   God comforts pain, I truly know this to be true.

Happy holidays to all!

Days 667-699

Footprints of Death...............

I offer my condolences to the Frazier and Myers family for the loss of two amazing men, boxing great Joe Frazier(age 67) and entertainer Heavy D (age 44).  They both passed away on 11/8/2011. RIP warriors!

Remembering to laugh, live, and love always and on purpose.

re: 665-666

Footprints of Death...............

On October 5, 2011 Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple Computers, passed away.  My condolences go out to his family.  He was such a brilliant innovator when it came to technology. He changed the world with his vision and I hope that he rests in peace.

Days 629-664

Footprints of Death...............

I have no complaints which is why I have not written on this blog in over a month.  I've been so busy and happy with living that I do not feel the turmoil or pain associated with loss.  God is good!  In my opinion, God is the only one who can heal the pain of losing someone and fill those voids up again. Simply amazing!

I sincerely hope and pray that all people who are experiencing loss will continue to seek God for help and healing through the grief process because he is the only one that can heal and restore a broken heart.  It is important to experience the five stages of grief and to allow oneself to heal.  It's taken me two years since my Dad passed away to feel good again.  My aunt, who was a like a second mother, passed away last year, but I am happy that she does not have to suffer anymore, so I have come to terms with her loss also.  Grief is a process, but it should not last forever.  Life is too precious not to live it to the fullest.

Remembering to laugh, live, and love always and on purpose.

re: Days 613-628

Footprints of Death...............

"I'm Every Woman" is one of my favorite Chaka Khan songs.  I like it because it makes me feel empowered.  Unfortunately, one of the authors' of that song passed away.  Nickolas Ashford, of the Ashford & Simpson husband-wife( singer, songwriter, production) duo, born May 4, 1941 passed away on August 22, 2011.  The music community and fans like myself are saddened.  It really does hurt when a great human being passes on. R.I.P. Mr. Ashford my prayers are with your family.  I hope that God will comfort the hearts of your family.

I hope we all remember to laugh, live, and love always and on purpose.

re: Days 593-612

Footprints of Death...............

A relative of my friend's passed away.  He passed on 8/7/11. He was such a nice man.  He always had a smile for everyone.  He will be missed.

No matter how many times it happens, death always leaves me feeling totally unprepared, maybe because it always makes me question my own mortality. Of course, we all know that we will die one day, but when death happens it kind of brings clarity on how one should spend their time living.  For me, I pray everyday that I am spending my time wisely. 

Rembering to laugh, live, and love always an on purpose.

Days 588-592

Footprints of Death...............

I'm feeling better today.  I am starting to mellow out again after a few abrupt deaths that really affected me greater than I thought that they would. I am taking it day by day and working hard to replenish my soul with scripture reading, singing, and writing.  I am also diarying every night and reading old diary entries from years ago. I noticed that my past diary entries were sad, but I like the way I have progressed as a person.

I don't feel the need to go through the 5 stages of grief on this blog.

I hope that everyone that I know continues to live and love always and on purpose.