tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-430862611386645227.post7053831985337274110..comments2023-10-31T06:08:16.916-04:00Comments on Stepping Stones: a path to healing after the loss of a child: Holidays Can Be ToughUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-430862611386645227.post-81589787094498060062009-12-16T21:55:13.335-05:002009-12-16T21:55:13.335-05:00Yes, holidays can be difficult. I have always used...Yes, holidays can be difficult. I have always used a positive attitude and living in the present to enjoy every day of life. Some times just keeping busy takes your mind off your troubles and the better use of your time that way will make you feel better.<br />I wrote a book about my own divorce and how I was able to use this second chance at life to make a happier and more enjoyable life AFTER divorce / separation.<br />See "upside of divorce" on Amazon and see my author page for my website for discount book prices--some $5 to $7 off Amazon's costs. Thanks! Brian DanielBrian Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02340636510511872706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-430862611386645227.post-35610417057014186372009-12-16T16:59:19.159-05:002009-12-16T16:59:19.159-05:00The holidays are really hard for me. We recently ...The holidays are really hard for me. We recently had our second loss and I've struggled even enjoying watching my daughter get so excited. We've decided to set up a Christmas tree on our sons' graves. We also got two more stocking and have them hanging with everyone elses. Acknowledging my sons as still a part of our family even though they aren't physically here has helped me cope with the losses. I've also bought each of my kids an ornament. My daughter gets excited every year because she gets to hang up her brothers' ornaments too.Bates Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08974329995607014649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-430862611386645227.post-18954866738948785722009-12-16T01:01:40.609-05:002009-12-16T01:01:40.609-05:00I'm having a tough time. These are all great ...I'm having a tough time. These are all great suggestions. Thanks for sharing Emily. The hard part is that it was just after the holidays when I found out I was miraculously pregnant. This holiday season is bittersweet, I'm mourning my baby, but celebrating the addition of two daughters that will permanently be part of our family soon.corileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18305093397185563613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-430862611386645227.post-57333099742521569012009-12-16T00:16:10.057-05:002009-12-16T00:16:10.057-05:00I'll be all alone again this year, except for ...I'll be all alone again this year, except for my dog. <br /><br />:(<br /><br />I haven't even put up the tree.... I've turned into my mother, and that's the worst thing ever. :(Terhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08427090425449970893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-430862611386645227.post-73822208207046673022009-12-15T14:49:07.041-05:002009-12-15T14:49:07.041-05:00These are great suggestions. What I'd really l...These are great suggestions. What I'd really like to do this Christmas is go back to Hawaii like last year when my daughter was still alive in me but that just ain't happening financially. Now I kinda wish we would've saved up some money and took a little road trip. Wish I would've thought of it sooner.Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15431384515813384025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-430862611386645227.post-33507187180492562112009-12-15T14:37:56.579-05:002009-12-15T14:37:56.579-05:00Fabulous advice. My husband suggested I make an o...Fabulous advice. My husband suggested I make an ornament for our Angel Baby. I did that, and it just made me feel good. I have pictures of my boys on the tree, and now Lilly has her own ornament, too.Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02940842982543866147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-430862611386645227.post-31284312464331048532009-12-15T08:41:06.823-05:002009-12-15T08:41:06.823-05:00giving you permission to take your own shared advi...giving you permission to take your own shared advice and ideas then :) Hugs to you, too -- and lots of gentle vibes... miracles, k-Kara Chipoletti Jones of GriefAndCreativity dot comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04110578035201758404noreply@blogger.com