Grieving 101-Continued

One of my very first posts was grieving 101.  There are a few things I have learned over the past 8 1/2 months about grieving and would like to share with everyone. 

 

•  I miss Kami with every breath I take.
•  There are some really good people in this world. 
•  I am so thankful for the people that keep reaching out and telling me that they are praying for our family every day.
• Kami's friends, please come by and say hi.  The few that have, I have so appreciated seeing them.
• Please share your memories of Kami, share your dreams you have had, good or bad.  Just knowing that she is still in your thoughts, means so much to me.
• I have felt better as I have gotten involved.  The first suicide prevention walk is coming up on May 30th, getting that organized and getting the t-shirts ordered, sponsored, designed, etc. has been time consuming but well worth it.
• I have enjoyed the bracelets we had made for Kami. It came in five different colors and I have them on my vanity in the bathroom.  Depending on what I am wearing each day, I put one on as I am getting dressed.  Every time I look at it during the day, I think of her.  We have about $400.00 so far to donate to HRHS soccer in her name. 
•  Everyone grieves in different ways, some of the other mother's that I have met don't grieve the same way I do, not that one is better than another, just different.  Everyone has their own time frames and some days are better than others. 
• Prayer is a lifesaver.  Some days it is what gets me through the day.
• It doesn't hurt any less now, I have just accepted that I won't see her for awhile.  It doesn't do any good to wish for things that you know you can't have.  I wish I had a million dollars --- ain't gonna happen!
• I still feel like I failed her.
• I pray every day that she knows how much I love and miss her.
• Certain songs make me smile, certain songs make me cry.
• I hope she is happy......