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Category Archives: Sibling experiences
Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining
Life has a way of working itself out. I saw a presentation once by former Attorney General Michael Bryant. He had been charged with manslaughter after hitting a cyclist and killing him. Needless to say, his life was in turmoil … Continue reading
Posted in gratitude, Hope, Sibling experiences
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Patrick Strikes Again
Once again, Patrick, now six years old, blows my socks off. After dinner tonight, I took just him out to ride his bike up and down the street. At 8pm the girls were in bed and although it was still … Continue reading
Posted in Beginnings, Parenting, Relieving stress, Sibling experiences
Tagged blessings, death of a child, laughter
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The Media and Tori Stafford
If you live in Canada, you’re probably very aware that the trial for the abduction and murder of Tori Stafford has just started. For those of you not in Canada, Tori was a beautiful Grade 3 student in April 2009 … Continue reading
Posted in Criminal court, Sibling experiences, The Media
Tagged bereaved parents, child abduction, court, murdered children
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Will it ever end?
This morning at breakfast, Patrick (6), who was only two when his sister was killed, reminded me, in the most innocent of ways, that he is still hurting and that his sister is at the forefront of his thoughts much … Continue reading
Posted in Sibling experiences
Tagged bereaved parents, death of a child, feeling overwhelmed, grief, Stefanie Rengel
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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
What possible silver lining could there be?
As some of you may know, my husband and I adopted two precious little girls from China since Stefanie’s death. (If you’re interested in knowing what it was like, feel free to visit my adoption blog at www.5xmum2b.blogspot.com.) The first … Continue reading
Posted in Giving of yourself, Hope, Positive thoughts, Sibling experiences
Tagged adoption, hope, silver linings, Stefanie Rengel
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Ian turns 16 today.
At 12 years old, Ian’s world was turned upside down. His only full sibling was murdered just meters from where he was, and he was left to suffer the indignities of police interviews, a funeral, and then court. Ian grew … Continue reading
Posted in Hope, Sibling experiences
Tagged Ian Rengel, murdered children, Stefanie Rengel
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5 years old and not so innocent.
During a day long soccer tournament, I was having a conversation with a parent of another player on my 8 year olds team. We were discussing keeping our cool when life get stressful. To my left was my 5 year … Continue reading
Posted in Sibling experiences
Tagged bereaved parents, death of a child, patience with others, sibings and murder
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