Firsts are hard, but seconds...there is hope

[Nick C]

Sophia's first dance recital was hard. I teared up because my mom wasn't there.

Well, we had Sophie's second dance recital. I thought of my mom. I wished she was there. I was sad. But not like the first time.

Take heart those who are hurting at times like these or anticipating the hurt. You won't be numb...but the pain may not be as accute either!

[Ann]

The actual pain does seem to numb but the emptiness never seems to go away, regardless of how hard we work to keep our bodies and minds busy. Some days, I feel so empty and hollow and all I can think of is how much I miss him.

[jaminkw]

I think of my friend Jim gone a few years now and it's like Nick says. Problem is, my losses just seem to keep coming.

Judy in KW