My bittersweet 2010

[Laurie]

Well 2009 really sucked for me. My beautiful sister, Lisa, died from breast cancer on July 15, 2009. I thought I would be so happy to see an end of 2009, yet at the same time 2009 was a year when Lisa was still alive and a part of my life--physically.
I find myself looking at 2010 with bittersweet fondness. A new beginning--a chance to start again, but also 2010 will be the first year since 1964 Lisa is not a physical part of my life--so that makes me a little sad.

 

[Rickman]

Amen - feel the same with my Mother, who left us the same day!

 

[Ziora]

I lost my sister 8 years ago. I'm so sorry for your loss and difficulty. There are some firsts that are hard . We move on...and we continue to extend love, but we always remember.

 

[BooBoo*TheKiddo*]

I'm so sorry Laurie. (((HUGS))) Lisa is with you always. =)

In 2009, I had many great memories but with those great memories came the bad. I lost 2 uncles, a grandmother, and a great grandmother.

 

[RDZCRanch]

:hug3: She may not be here physically but she's always with you Laurie

 

[Rebecca]

I felt the same way about 2007, but a few months into 2008 I realized that it is just a calendar. Whether Dec 31 2009 or Jan 1 2010, Lisa is still with you just the same, and will be until the year brazillian.

 

[ChinchillaSteve]

I feel sorry for you Laurie

As long as you keep remembring the ones you lost, they will live on forever.

 

[InkedupTara]

Awe, Laurie! Here is to better years ahead. To memories to be cherished and knowing she is always in your heart!

 

[CommonYak]

condolences

My condolences. Your sister will always be in your heart and in your memories.

 

[6Dusters]

Time will make it a bit easier. But never takes the seperation pain away. I lost my mother ( my grandma ) in 1996. When I feel blue I pull out pictures of my whole life with her. And I tell her I miss her. I feel soooooo darned blessed to have had her. And sometimes I kiss the pictures.
I also lost our first pregnancy. I bought a little gold heart locket with a chain. I made a copy of the ultrasound picture. I wear it when my little family does something fun together. My little one may be gone..........but he/she always is near us.

Sending a warm hug,
Alex

 

[mishellyshel]

Laurie, she will always be in your heart and that in the physical sense is alive & beating.
The first year is the most difficult, especially losing someone so close to you.
We lost so many members of our family in the 2003/2004 year that my motto was "stay alive in 2005".
Just last night I went thru a cigar box that i keep all my special photos and i just was overwhelmed with emotion at looking of all those that i haved loved and lost. it was comforting to know they are watching over me. I hope you feel that comfort one day.

 

[VolunteerChin22]

It gets easier once the "firsts" are out of the way. I still want to call my dad everytime something great or horrible happens.