My Wish for Us All......

[Dena]

We are standing at a crossroads - the old year almost gone and a new year about to begin.  I know....time.  Yet, as this new year begins, I hope that everyone will have a gentler & more peaceful year.  A softer year. 

Love,
Dena, Josh's Mom

[Kathy]

Dear Dena,

I also hope for a softer place for my broken heart to rest.

Love,
Kathy-Don's Mom

[Donnys Dad]

Thank you Dena.  I too hope so

Don

[Brenda Taylors Mom]

Thank you Dena, I wish that too. It's so weird, a decade that Taylor will never be in

[Dena]

I remember just how excited Josh was to see in 2000.  He had all kinds of plans for us that evening.  He never lived to see it happen. I remember watching it and crying.

Love,
Dena, Josh's Mom

[lwuest]

Dena,
I, too, hope for a softer year.  I wish one for you and everyone on this board.

As I approach the 3 year mark I find I keep my grief much closer to my heart.  Others expect me to be "like I was".  That will never be, but I try to find joy.  My grief is so much more personal.  I don't necessarily try to hide it.  I don't know quite know how to explain it but the bond with my son is so ingrained in my heart.  I FEEL him.  No, it's not the same.  He doesn't leave my soul.

Thinking of all of you.

Linda

[Dottie (Tammie's Mom)]

Dena,

thank you and those are my wishes too.

Dottie Tammie's Mom

[Rebecca]

Thank you Dena.  We must all remember though that it is up to us to work on us.
Rebecca Jason's Mom