(Topic: Fitness after loss) Hi Friends! One of the biggest parts of my grief journey has been redefining my Self. This is something that everyone goes through at some point, but usually not to quite the same degree or for the same reasons (a mid-life crisis, for example, is suddenly taking a close look at
Month: November 2018
Thanksgiving with Pookie
(Topic: holidays, grief, Pookie) Hi Friends! Overall, this was an enjoyable Thanksgiving. Pookie was dressed and ready for the occasion! I couldn’t resist this little suit! Unfortunately the turkey beanie didn’t fit his head without looking ridiculous, so he asked if he could wear a different hat that matches the suit. I got out all
Buffalo Trip – With Pookie
(Topic: Weighted bears [grief], travel) Hi Friends, Recently I had the opportunity to travel to Buffalo. In fact, we’ve been traveling a lot, so there will be quite a few Pookie Travelogs sprinkled in over the next few weeks! This trip to Buffalo was in mid September. This will be mostly pictures with captions, showing
Fun themed birthday party
(Topic: Birthday party themes, reclaiming self) Hi Friends! Recently it was my birthday. This being a Saturday post, I don’t want to delve too deeply into the life-after-loss side of things, but I will briefly mention that choosing themes for my party, based on MY interests, is something I’ve decided to do post-loss, as a
Dover Trip – With Pookie
(Topic: Weighted Bears, adventures/travel) Hi Friends! Lately hubby and I have been travelling a lot (work, mostly) so while he’s busy, Pookie and I explore! If you haven’t met Pookie, he is a weighted bear representing our son Charlie (you can read more about our loss story by clicking on the tab at the top
New Folia Cowl, post 2
(Topic: Knitting) Hi Friends, One picture for this update! I’ve managed to complete the first full repeat of the lace pattern on my new cowl. Going well so far! Yours, Sarah To subscribe, find the “subscribe by email” note in the left column and enter your email there. Posts will be emailed directly to you
Wave of Light, October 15, 2018
(Topic: Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day 2018, wave of light candles) Hi Friends, I want to thank every one of you who lit a candle for a baby that was not your own, especially if you haven’t lost a baby yourself. If you think that one candle doesn’t make a difference, it does –
Completed Cedar Leaf Shawlete
(Topic: Knitting) Just a quick update today. I promised completed pictures of the Cedar Leaf Shawlette, and here it is! Completely blocked and beautiful. I’m thrilled with how it came out! Yours, Sarah To subscribe, find the “subscribe by email” note in the left column and enter your email there. Posts will be emailed directly