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Michael A. Spudich
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Here's the decision on the court order for my Grandson Brett
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Here's the decision on the court order for my Grandson Brett The three grandparents will have Brett for three days on a rotating basis... Both grandmothers are employed and I will provide the daycar…
Started this discussion. Last reply by Laura Villarreal Jan 8.
Please hold up my grandsons name in prayer!
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Tomorrow I have the custody hearing for my grandson Brett Joesph Baker... My daughters murderers mother has had him since her death... My ex-wife is also trying to get cutody as well... So this littl…
Started this discussion. Last reply by Lindsey Barnett Jan 11.
Merry Christmas To My Angel Friends
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Merry Christmas To My Angel Friends I believe in angels those helpers who are near exactly when they're needed most, then seem to disappear. I know them when I see them whatever their disguise they…
Started this discussion. Last reply by Laura Villarreal Dec. 24, 2009.
True happiness!
True happiness! (Octavius Winslow, "Evening Thoughts") Happiness is the attainment that the world is eagerly in search of. But the believer in Christ is its only possessor. He has found it, and fou…
Started Dec. 22, 2009
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You replied to a number of my posts and they all link to free family tree template??????????? Do you work for that site????????????
Definitely praying for you! God will see everything through.
i am glad that at least your grandson is alive . i too lost my mother along with my sister to domestice violence .
Michael, this is good news! While it is not perfect it seems to be the best solution at this point in time. And for you to have him while his grandmothers are at work is absolutely great! (((HUGS))) for Brett...and the photo with Brett and his lovey…
Donna,
I apoligize for not following up with the post I made... I've been all over the place with life, feelings and emotions... I never had balance in my life before my daughters death and it has only gotten worse... I was blessed to be around fam…
Ruby,
Your thoughful words are appreciated... I awoke this morning with some hope in my heart and when I read your message it confirmed that there is good in this world... For some time I have been bitter and discouraged at everything... I've been…
Michael, I am thinking of you and your family!!!!!!
I lost my daughter due to domestic violence... Please Help to raise awareness to this increasingly fatal and senseless act!
"Who could have thought that rage would turn to grief, That in grief we could find comfort and from comfort we could heal and grow." ~ Tori Amos~
What a beautiful message...thank you for sharing! And thanks for sharing the additional photos of Melissa...she is beautiful.
Laura
Merry Christmas To My Angel Friends
I believe in angels
those helpers who are near
exactly when they're needed most,
then seem to disappear.
I know them when I see them
whatever their disguise
they're patient and encouraging
resourceful, kind, and…
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Who could have thought...
"Who could have thought that rage would turn to grief, That in grief we could find comfort and from comfort we could heal and grow." ~ Tori Amos~
Posted on January 1, 2010 at 8:17pm —
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- At 2:02pm on January 05, 2010, Ruby Smith gave Michael A. Spudich a gift…
- At 10:54pm on December 17, 2009,
Michael A. Spudich said…
- Laura and Susan,
Thank you ever so much for your concern... I'm struggling so hard and with custody issues I'm almost at the edge of what I can handle... My faith has gotten me through so much diversity in my life and has held me together through these dark dark days... My thoughts and prayers are with you both... May the comfort of the Lord embrace you and yours as we all walk down unfamilar roads...
love in Christ,
Michael
Yes, It's my grandson... His name is Brett Joesph Baker...
- At 9:18am on December 17, 2009,
Laura Villarreal said…
- Michael, my heart goes out to you...I have found there are no words to describe the pain and agony of losing a child. Its as if an invisible hand has reached into the depths of my belly and so visciously yanked out the very essence of my life. I exist but I do not live...be kind to yourself and take care. My personal mantra is one day, one hour, one minute, one second, one breath at a time...we all grieve differently and there is no "right" way to grieve.
Thank you for posting the photo of your daughter...she is beautiful. Is that your grandson with her?
Sincerely,
Laura
- At 1:47am on December 17, 2009,
susan Paull said…
- Michael- I can't find any words that don't become limp and lifeless. Can you breathe?
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If you have that hole in your heart that you get when you lose the woman that you shared a body with....
@Mel &@Courtney - thx for the support. It helps coming here & reading posts by you all & others. It helps to know that I am not alone!
My brother died March 9, 2010. He was a big NASCAR fan. One Sunday a few weeks after he died, I was in bed and had been dozing off and on. The TV was on a channel that plays "whodunit" shows all day. I got up and went in to my office for a little wh…
My daughter, Lyndsey died on July 18, 2010 from injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident. She was 27 years old and left behind two children. In a blink of an eye, our world was turned upside down. I'm thankful that it was fast and she didn't linge…
For all of us that are suffering the loss a son or daughter.
@Mel YOur such an insperation when I come and read your posts...You have made it easy on me to have the fatih I do. I know that in time things will get better.....I am so glad that your doing good...and that you are talking to your dad in your own l…
Jan --
Thank you for your words....I try everyday to forgive myself and I also tell myself not to feel guilty, but it goes back to "I should of been there".
I sometimes think I need to find a griefing place here in town where I can sit down with p…
If you have that hole in your heart that you get when you lose the woman that you shared a body with....
Back in October 2009, my 21 yr old was riding his friend's motorcycle down a residential street when he was rammed into another car. Thank God the occupants of that car were not seriously hurt but unfortunately, my son sustained a massive brain in…
Greetings Amanda. Some people just dont realize how insensitive there comments are. I dont think they delibrately want to hurt us, they dont think before they speak. He who feels it, knows it. I had a parent from one of my children's class ask me if…
sorry to hear about your mom--and i tried reaching out to fred's friends but they are all couples now and dont want me around--especially since i am so sad and depressed all the time
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Many of us have lost more than one person or event.
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To One In Sorrow
Let me come in where you are weeping, friend,
And let me take your hand.
I, who have known a sorrow such as yours, can understand.
Let me come in--I would be very still beside you in your grief;
I would not bid you cease your weeping, friend,
Tears bring relief. Let me come in--and hold your hand,
For I have known a sorrow such as yours, And understand.
-Grace Noll Crowell
And let me take your hand.
I, who have known a sorrow such as yours, can understand.
Let me come in--I would be very still beside you in your grief;
I would not bid you cease your weeping, friend,
Tears bring relief. Let me come in--and hold your hand,
For I have known a sorrow such as yours, And understand.
-Grace Noll Crowell
The Light Beyond
The Gift That Freed Me To Give
A significant lesson for me has been understanding and accepting that our greatest gains often come through experiences in our lives that may be extremely painful. My father, Raphel Orval Beason, died less than four months before I was born at the age of 19 in an explosion at the Port Chicago U.S. Navy arsenal near Oakland, Calif. He was among 320 men killed on July 17, 1944, when two merchant ships blew next to...The loss of a son
Mother's Day will always be the anniversary of my son's death, no matter what date it falls on. May 9, 2010, the day I lost a piece of my heart. I have vivid memories of that day but they are brief glimpses only. He called that morning to tell me Happy Mother's Day Mom! I love you! I remember being 250 miles away from my home, my other child and my family. I don't know...Try tapping, it works wonders...
I don't often recommend specific methods to help with grief. But the self-help method I'm going to tell you about - EFT or Emotional Freedom Techniques - is well worth making an exception for. Basically, it involves tapping on the acupuncture points to tap into your body's own energy and healing power. If you think that sounds a little far-fetched and woo-woo, so did I. In fact, I starting doing EFT on myself for chronic...Daughter of Suicide
It has been 22 and a half years since my mother’s suicide in October 1987. I look at that number – 22 – and it startles me. It’s hard to believe that I have lived more of my life without my mother, than with her. During those first 10 years after her death I carried the heavy load of her suicide every waking moment. I struggled with my own depression and feelings of abandonment and...8 practical ways to help a grieving family
When a friend or family member experiences the death of a loved one, we quickly offer our condolences and help. Listed here are eight practical suggestions for helping a friend or family member that has just suffered a loss. 1. Offer to answer the telephone or answer emails at the family's home. Telephone calls and email can take up a considerable amount of time. Take messages and give information to friends and family. 2. Volunteer...Badge
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