You got me again Janet, I busted out laughing when I reread your first post.
I like that idea about holding babies, Loyola Hospital is 10 minutes from here, I'm gonna see if I can be of any use to them. Thanks.

{{{{Kat}}}} The feeling of exhaustion and wanting to sleep is one of the signs of grieving. You've had some really big loses this year and you are going through the grieving process. It's a shame that we're not taught about grief and what to expect with it or even how to be a friend with someone who is grieving.

I had a miscarriage years ago and afterwards I thought that I was losing my mind. I kept trying to act like everything was alright but inside, I was falling apart. When people asked how I was doing I said alright but inside I was crying for help. It ended up that my MIL had a heart attack and we ended up in Wichita staying at the Ronald McDonald house. There I found a little booklet about grief and that was when I realized that that was what I was doing, grieving. I finally felt relief to know that what I was feeling was normal.

I encourage you to let us know how you're doing, not the sugar-coated version, but how you're REALLY doing. Continue to share about your life with Pete and anything else. I'm here for you no matter what and I'm only a phone call away. Also, you may want to check on some forums that are about grieving. Here's a site that I thought you might find helpful about grief. It has the process and symptoms of grief.

http://www.recover-from-grief.com/ef...reavement.html

Thank You Diana, I put that on my favorites. It answered quite a few of my recent concerns. :hug:


"If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant;
If we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome"-

---Anne Bradstreet
(1612-1672)

I hope they can use you Kat...there is nothing that can make the heart smile bigger than holding a child, such a feeling of hope with a baby in your arms. I can't remember exactly how it goes but it went something like this.....Nothing exercises the heart more than picking up a child. If someone knows the correct wording, I would appreciate knowing.

Holidays are the hardest. The first Fathers Day after my Dad died was terrible for me. My hubby asked me to go visit his parents that day and I told him I wasn't ready. His Mom called to invite me and said, "Well, Paul can be your Dad now!" I hung up on her and then called back to blast her with my feelings.

When I get really down, I remember my Dad's laugh, the way he loved to tell jokes and have fun. I still celebrate Fathers Day for him, he's just not here physically. I see my Dad's spirit in my son and embrace that!

Hold the memories of your Mother close and be happy that you had her! Do the best you can and let's all help each other get through the ups and downs.

Mr. Potato Head and I are still waiting to hear when you are coming out to Rhode Island. Look, his arm is already extended to give you a big hug.

Kat, it's hard when holidays we'd normally celebrate with/for them come along. I feel it with the loss of my Dad too. He was such a sweet, loving man and has been missed terribly.

Now I try to focus on the loved ones I do have left and make sure I don't miss out on anything more than I have to with them because I know too well how quickly things can change and people can be gone.

Kat, I am so sorry I wasn't here when you were feeling so down. I'm glad you vented. I hope it made you feel better to put those thoughts and feelings into words. You are an amazing and strong woman...who is a huge inspiration to me. You have been through so much, yet you are still incredibly kind and compassionate and always trying to make others smile. I wish I was there so I could give you a big hug! Remember, we are here for you always, no matter what you are feeling! *HUGS*

Kat, I haven't been on much myself. Take Janet's suggestion go volunteer at the hospital and hold those precious babies.. Kat, Mother's Day is here and I understand how your feeling, your mom passed recently so its fresh. I lost my mom and my MIL it does leave your heart with a big empty void. But you have your beautiful daughters and grandchildren. Think of them, and how sad they are when you are down.. Come on g/f your a tough cookie please smile. We all love ya....

:ghug:

I hope you are feeling better, Kat. We love you, hon.

I am so tired
 

I know how you feel. I don't want to bath, nor go out of the house, ect. all I want to do is sleep. Don't want anyone coming to see me. We just must pray. I will pray for you and you pray for me. I do have a husband but he is in his own world. Love you Dear, please keep in touch.
Donna

I am so glad you were able to share your true feelings. You have to feel it to heal it, but you don't have to feel it alone. We're here for you no matter what!

You know I love you. I'm hugging you right now.

Kat, i hope your feeling better today, i'm keeping you in my prayers, we love ya girl. hang in there. sending you hugs!:ghug::bighug::love-hug3::hands: