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    She's here

    Can't believe I missed this! So many congrats to you guys...I teared up at the idea of the three of you together, with Mom there too, of course. What a beautiful image....now SHOW US PICTURES!!! Kelly
  2. When my dad died years ago, my mom put most of her accounts in joint survivorship with us (her children), instead of just putting it in just her name. Years later, this made life MUCH easier for us. My only problem is that I am listed under my maiden name, so I was hassled (just doing their job, I know...) at the bank. I told them I'd just send my brother in the next day to start the entire process all over again since his name was still the same. They ended up working with me, but made darn sure I appreciated how 'nice' they were being. Bleh. All of Mom's mail was forwarded to me (nice man at the Post Office helped me out, since I should have had her signature to do it...), so I'm still getting surprises 9 months later, myself. Kelly
  3. I think I pulled a muscle laughing! Kelly
  4. Prayers for strength for Peggy is this hard time, and for peace in her soul. I'm thankful that God has given her a good friend to hold her hand and raise her up in prayers. Kelly
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    Gratitude~Feb 18

    Grateful for Jackie and every reminder to be thankful. Grateful for that tiny glimmer of light when I am in the darkness. I know the light is out there.
  6. I like a lot of the same ones... "Live Like You Were Dying" Pink's "Who Knew?" "Without You" from the Rent Soundtrack "The Black Parade" My Chemical Romance Music affects me like nothing else. I start to well up at church when they play songs from Mom's funeral (that is how I will forever think of them now). "Hosea" gets me...my daughter told me that at the funeral I told her I thought it was my Dad singing to my Mom ..."Long have I waited for your coming home to me, and living deeply our new lives..." I can't make it through that song yet. Kelly
  7. Just got back in town, so I'm adding mmy prayers for Heather. She is such a WARRIOR...I know she is battling now. Prayers for strength and some relief during this time. Kelly
  8. kamataca

    Memory Boards

    That's rough. It seems like each time we think we are doing all right, something comes along and smacks us back down. Hope you spring right back up again, soon. Much love, Kelly
  9. Looking for inspiration on this very gray and cold day in OK. I'm a little blue. Let's see...grateful DH got his new car for work, so we can sell his old one and get back on track $$$ after being laid off. See! You made me think of something positive! Kelly
  10. I'm glad you were able to get that all out. Sometimes just getting it all in writing makes me feel better. I'm a BIG believer in venting! As far as, "Does it ever get better?"...I think it does. I pray it does. My loss of my Mom still feels so fresh though it has been 9 months. I don't have any perspective on that, yet. My father died 30 years ago next month. I've obviously lived a life-time in those decades, and there isn't the chasm inside of me from his loss that I experienced for years. I still feel sadness from time-to-time because of what I lost, but it is certainly managable. I think we need to be patient with ourselves and our grief. When I feel like it will never be better, I think of where I was 6 months ago. I've certainly made 'progress' since then--if that is the word. I'm happier more frequently. Here is the proof to me: yesterday my daughter had the game of her life in basketball. I was so excited, and my first thought was that I couldn't wait to tell Mom. Usually when my head goes there, I am washed away with fresh grief. Yesterday I actually smiled at that moment instead, with the realization that Mom already knew. It may not seem like much to others, but it was a huge victory to me. Celebrate those 'little' victories, and be good to yourself! Kelly
  11. Grateful that my daughter's History Day project is finally FINISHED! Ya-hoo!!!! Kelly
  12. We actually got to play outside today out at the land...very chilly, but also fun. Enjoyed going to church with the family. Now if only I didn't have to get up from work tomorrow... Kelly
  13. Good for you! I love the idea of the family get-together this summer to look through all the pictures. I know how hard this can be. It sounds like you've made a very important and productive first step. Nicely done. Kelly
  14. Grateful for a sunny Saturday here, with only ONE basketball game today! I'm taking my daughter and her friends to the high school play tonight, so nice time together. Hope you all have a relaxing Saturday! Kelly
  15. Doing the grateful Friday dance! Kelly
  16. kamataca

    Heading home

    I've so enjoyed hearing about your journeys! Hope you have a safe trip home. Kelly
  17. Kleenex and a sense of humor will be important. I did my Mom's house. Since she lived there alone, we (my brothers and I) had to do it all. We donated everything we could to charity--Mom would have liked that--but I saved sentimental things (religious items, yearbooks, etc.) It was terribly hard--I won't lie. I did much better when my brothers were with me, and we could laugh and joke about things we found, than when I was alone. That was extremely difficult. Lots of hugs going out to you. This is hard, but you CAN do it. Kelly
  18. Grateful that I may not be the caboose for signing in today! Grateful that ALL of my students were back in school today---we've had a nasty time with illness lately. Grateful that STILL none of it has felled me. Grateful that my kids are healthy enough to drag me all over town to games, practices, etc. Kelly
  19. Prayers tht she is out of surgery and recovering! Kelly
  20. Keep up that sense of humor! Kelly
  21. I'm constantly trying to remind myself that cancer was not the only thing that defined my mom--hardly. I'm trying to break out of the last couple of years...particularly the last few months of those years...and remember everything else she was about. It's good to revisit strong and healthy times. I think it is healthy for us as well! Kelly
  22. Grateful the primaries are over here--no more phone calls all night for awhile! Feeling a little blue today, so glad I have a place to come to when I'm down. Grateful for Jackie's good news! Kelly
  23. So great to see you again! I also think the card sounds just fine. That is a really neat idea! If you are going to spend the $$$, glad it went to a good cause. Kelly
  24. Grateful that many of our teachers were back today--if not the students. With both Strep and Influenza B running through the school, we were missing about 1/3 of the kids this week. Hopefully all will be OK soon. VERY grateful to be one of the lucky ones who hasn't gotten sick yet! Kelly
  25. What a gift, to be able to find the humor! I lvoe that story. Kelly
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