Karlie Celebration Day – Year Four
Yesterday we again celebrated Karlie on what would have been her 19th birthday. Every year I can't believe she's not here to celebrate with us. It's been over four years…
Three Year Anniversary
Being back in San Diego for the winter makes me miss Karlie more than usual. We walk the same streets and neighborhoods where she spent several years living and then…
Second Anniversary
Sweet Karlie - I can't believe today is the second anniversary of saying goodbye. I remember your last day like it was yesterday and yet it seems like forever. That…
5184 Days
I recently saw a memorial someone gave to their dog after saying goodbye and it started with the number of days they shared together. That got me thinking about how…
Moving Forward, not Moving On
Saying goodbye to Karlie has been hard for me. It's been 17 months and I still am struggling to move on. But I don't think we ever truly move on…
One-Year Anniversary Part 1
Dear Karlie - How are you sweet girl? I wish you were here. I miss you and your sweet smile. I miss carrying you down the stairs at the condo…
One-Year Anniversary – Part 2
It's been a long, hard year without Karlie. I've been through all the firsts - first week, first month, first birthday, first Christmas, and now the first year. Although it…
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving has always been special to me, but it's probably not for the reasons you think. It's not about getting together with family or having a big feast. For me…
Do You Believe in Ghosts?
So this may be a little out there, but I believe in ghosts. Or at least the idea that deceased loved ones come back to visit. Several times in my…
Six Month Anniversary
Today is an anniversary I wish wasn't here. It's been six months since Karlie got her wings. Although that was the right decision and I don't regret it, I am…