IN MEMORY...

Leah Marie
20 years young, a whole life ahead
a drunk driver took her away
and on a new path she is being led.

A beautiful child, a lovely young girl
a gorgeous heart - one who would give you the world.
What is the reason, what was the plan
if anyone knows the answer, please share if you can.

Two sorrow filled parents and grief stricken brothers
pain ridden aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and others.

It's only been a day, my dear little Leah
and I miss you so much
You always brought joy, laughter and smiles to my heart
I thank you, for all of the lives you have touched.

Rest in Peace, Leah.
I loved you
and always will.

A NEW DAY??

A new day? Maybe. I just came back from the Psychologist and I am tired. I am tired physically and emotionally. I am tired of living in the shell that passes as Maureen. I want Maureen back, and starting now, I am going to get her back.

I used to laugh all the time, I found the humor in things, I looked forward to the sunshine and the future. The last two - three weeks were 180 degrees opposite of that. I am going to fight my way back.

I am going to stop being angry at the inhumanity and lack of compassion that surrounds us. I am going to say to myself - screw it. I am going to think that I have to heal myself, because I obviously can’t heal anyone else. I don’t have to be pained by it, so I won’t.

Today is the 1st. day of my new self. I am going to take it one step at a time. I may not make great leaps and bounds, but I am going to give it my best efforts - for me.

Thanks for bearing with me thru this very, very...difficult time for me. I do appreciate all the well wishes that some of you have sent. It meant and means a lot.

Until next time...