One week ago today my husband traveled down the long stretch of 401 making his way to London. He was on his way to Victoria Hospital to see his cousin, Kevin who had been in a serious single vehicle collision the Friday night previous and was on life support. Sean hedged several times on going … [Read more...]
words for wednesday- leaning against the wrong wall
For all of us who may have pursued the wrong person, the wrong career, the wrong promotion, the wrong lifestyle, the wrong degree, the wrong idea of happiness, the wrong marriage- this really spoke to me. "We get to the top of the ladder and realize it is leaning against the wrong wall" And … [Read more...]
Just a Random Vent on Memories
Next week, November 2nd, it will be twelve years since my mom died. Twelve years. Four and a half years ago, I had Will. Tonight, I watched Parenthood. Christina went in for her cancer surgery and they had a scene where her husband and family were in the waiting room while she was in … [Read more...]
words for wednesday- without hurry or panic
This is Mary's chalkboard. It is in her kitchen where she starts her day and ends her day. Here she writes words and sayings and prayers to help her master her grief, breathe in and out and take time for gratitude. I loved all of these maybe especially- " I have the power and responsibility to … [Read more...]
lessons from Mary- more than just icing
I went to visit a friend last week who lost her husband to suicide. He died of suicide She tells me she says it this way, not 'he committed suicide". This is my first lesson from Mary I was anxious to see her as I had not been able to go to the funeral last April.I did not want to bump … [Read more...]
Dear Amanda
Today I watched your video I cried for you. So many times I am amazed at the human spirit and human kindness. Today I am ashamed to be part of the human race. I don't know where evil comes from or where cruelty like this grows. It is almost impossible to believe that people can be this … [Read more...]
when it is more than just art
Just last month, an art camper from last summer who was to return this summer , lost her father, after a courageous and heart wrenching battle with cancer. I wondered if she would return given this tremendous loss just a few weeks prior to start of camp. I sent her mom a note telling her we … [Read more...]
registered EMOTIONAL savings plan (RESP)
Sometimes women say "it is all about my kids" and they live and breathe for only them. Here is the thing- while I love my children so much it almost breaks my heart- I have only them right now- ok ok I also have more wonderful friends than I even have time to see, an amazing and supportive and … [Read more...]
Alone
It was a tough weekend at the Lanthier house. While there were a couple highlights - a great playdate with an old school friend, hike in High Park, dinner with friends - the majority of this weekend sucked. Can I say this without getting reported to CAS? He was an a$$hole. Rude; talking back; … [Read more...]
I found my heart
I was walking on the beach last week and I found my heart. There it was lying in the sand. The waves had pushed it up right in front of my path. It looked up at me as I practically tripped over it It was folded in half like a kindergarten Valentine It was a little closed, a little battered … [Read more...]