The past month, especially last week, has been challenging for me. For the obvious reason of course, another anniversary with no more answers. Adding to the pain, we had a friend die this week in a tragic, freak accident. It brought back a lot of memories from two years ago. Then to top it all off, the topic for my psychology class this week was death, the dying person and grief. What a week! Before I have said, and I truly believe, all of my life experiences up to this point have prepared me for my life now.

The project I mentioned in the last post is complete. I can hardly wait to share it with my family and friends. I hoping to have it in hand by the end of the week. Friday I was so intent on completing it, I stayed in front of my laptop most of the day. Did it make me feel better to have it done? Not really, but I did have a sense of accomplishment afterwards.

Also, there is another idea I have been contemplating for a while and I have finally reached a decision. I don't want to give many details, I know some of you will not agree. However, I do plan to share once my idea is completed. . . stay tuned.

Thank you for following me in this horrible journey. I am always encouraged by your kind words and prayer.


Tree of Life (inspires me)

Pictures

Ok I have a request from all of you . . . could you please send me any photos you have of mom . . .PLEASE!! Pictures of her alone or her and you or whatever will work. If there is a story that accompanies the picture, share the story with me.

I am working on a project and want to get any and all pictures I can, the more the better. I know I can use the original photo and am not sure about electronic copies from you. But if someone would email me a file I will try it. Of the photos I have, I've used digital pics and files of photos scanned in (you know those before the digital camera?)! If you do send an original, I have every intention of getting it back to you.

Have questions? Need my address? A link to email me is in the "View My Complete Profile" section of this blog. Thanks for all your help!

P.S. I promise to share my creation once I have it completed.

This week has been such a challenge. . . mom's birthday, the anniversary of finding her, the news story, spring break for Dane, Shannon & Ridge's birthdays. Definitely am emotional roller-coaster.

Thank you to all of my wonderful friends and family who offered words of encouragement, lended an ear to listen, etc. You guys rock! I could not imagine surviving this week without each of you.

Dane being home this week has probably saved me. I have to be mom 1st; I cannot allow myself to get lost in all the emotions happening now. Have I ever mentioned he is the greatest son???

Back to the news interview, I was interested in what Capt. Barbee had to say. I want to call him today for further explanation. You know you can only say so much on TV . . .

News Follow-Up

The local news granted my request and are now working on a follow-up story on my mom's murder. A reporter and camerman recently were here and did an interview with me. The story will air at 5 & 6pm tonight on 13WMAZ; for those of you not local, you can see the story at www.13wmaz.com. Not sure when it will be posted there. . .

The interview was more emotional than I thought it would be. I am hoping that maybe, just maybe, re-airing of the story will help someone to remember something. As I told the reporter, I am hoping memories of the incident are haunting someone, and will lead them to tell what they know.