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Tag Archives: feeling overwhelmed
Time for a confession
The day after Stefanie died, I remember walking around the house wanting to smash my head against the wall, run as fast as I could, scream and have a tantrum on the floor. I walked around expelling energy with my … Continue reading
Recovering from Grief
I’ve always loved my brother, and sometimes his bluntness makes me love him all the more. Yesterday at breakfast, he professed that never in a million years could he ever be married to me. In all honesty I wasn’t the … Continue reading
The Magic of Christmas
There are so many things I could write about today especially considering recent events, but now is not the right time. Today is a day to muster up the strength for tomorrow and then more so for the New Year. … Continue reading
A beautiful gift.
Earlier this week we found out that we may be returning to court tentatively on December 22nd. Melissa Todorovic is applying to stay in the youth facility rather than going to an adult facility when she turns 20 next month. … Continue reading
Posted in Criminal court, Hope
Tagged court, feeling overwhelmed, grief, Melissa Todorovic, Stefanie Rengel
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Adoption vs. Biological Children
I wrote this article while waiting to adopt Elena in the hopes that it would reach those who might be struggling with the decision of if adoption was right for them. During our PRIDE course we heard many stories from … Continue reading
Posted in Adoption, Hope
Tagged bereaved parent, ending pain, fear, feeling overwhelmed, hope, joy, moving forward
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The affects of violence.
“I admire your strength. I’m still bitter and angry after all these years and not a holiday season will go by in my lifetime without me thinking about your daughter and Jane Creba and all of the other innocents whose … Continue reading
Posted in Giving of yourself, Hope
Tagged bereaved parents, death of a child, feeling overwhelmed, hope, joy, Stefanie Rengel
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Grief’s gifts
There is a kind of shattering that happens with the death of a child, particularly a violent one. Aside from a heart left in a million pieces, you lose a sense of who you are or what life is all … Continue reading
Posted in Beginnings, Hope
Tagged bereaved parents, death of a child, ending pain, feeling overwhelmed, grief, joy, Stefanie Rengel
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Laughter – Natures Secret Weapon.
Ever had those days when you just don’t want to feel happy? Somehow enjoying the misery, low energy, and bitterness? When it requires too much energy and is too much work to even want to be joyful? When life is … Continue reading
Posted in Hope, Positive thoughts
Tagged feeling overwhelmed, laughter, moving forward, positive thoughts
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