Kari C in SC Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 I don't know if anyone remembers that I came here a year ago and wrote how much I was struggling with celebrating my 40th birthday when my son would never get to. I've been thinking back to how hard last year was. I'm happy to say that this birthday was not nearly as hard. I am far from over it, around it or through it, but every little step is something. I had a quiet day at home with my family, my mom and my sister. Anyway, I just was thinking about how when I posted here last year that I felt like I might not survive and here I am another year older and still surviving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 You are a survivor Kari. Happy Birthday! (mine is tomorrow! we are close!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oakblossoms Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Thank you for the update. I pray this year is a healing one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 :grouphug: Happy birthday to you, Kari! It is wonderful to hear this reflection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Happy Birthday, Kari! I'm encouraged to hear that this year is slightly easier than last for you. It gives me hope, too. Thank you for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan C. Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Thank you for your sacrifice. I'm glad this year was better. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Happy Birthday. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Happy Birthday, Kari. I'm glad that things are getting a little bit easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwg Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawana Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Praying for your well-being. I remember very well your posts about your son. May you continue on a journey of healing. And happy birthday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 :grouphug: Happy Birthday. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Happy Birthday, Kari! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Happy Birthday Kari! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Happy birthday, Kari. I hope this coming year brings continued healing. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Happy birthday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunnyDays Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Happy birthday, and many hugs to you!! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missouri Okie Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 I remember your post. It touched me deeply. Happy birthday to you. I hope the year ahead is a good one for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschool mom Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Happy Birthday, Kari. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isabella Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Happy Birthday, Kari. I often think of you, and the hardship you have been through. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in CA Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Happy birthday. I'd make you a cake if I could! Thanks for posting this, and reminding me that there's hope for happiness (or at least a lessening of misery) as time goes by. Hugs, friend. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besroma Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Happy Birthday, Kari. I think of you often. I am so sorry for your losses. I will keep in you in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggieamy Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Happy Birthday Kari. I think of you and your son often. You and he aren't forgotten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatherwith4 Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 :grouphug: Happy Birthday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 :grouphug: Happy Birthday! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueridge Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Happy Birthday!!! :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaceyinLA Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Happy Birthday! We're the same age. I had my birthday a few weeks ago. I'm so sad for you. I'm at an age that I know my son won't reach and that's a feeling you just can't describe to anyone. I'm glad this year was easier than last for you. I haven't gotten to the toughest part yet, but it is encouraging to know that people DO live through it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kari C in SC Posted April 15, 2013 Author Share Posted April 15, 2013 Happy Birthday! We're the same age. I had my birthday a few weeks ago. I'm so sad for you. I'm at an age that I know my son won't reach and that's a feeling you just can't describe to anyone. I'm glad this year was easier than last for you. I haven't gotten to the toughest part yet, but it is encouraging to know that people DO live through it. I'm so sorry. It never goes away, but I found I was less on the crazy side this year. I cried, but less. I was able to smile more. I think it helped that mom who I really love dearly - let me have a small family gathering instead of the larger ones that are more of a tradition. I understand that I am her baby, but I just need to celebrate it a bit less. I have no miracle words for you other than you do learn to have joy again, but you have to actively seek it. It is joy with pain always there. Many hugs to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Happy birthday, dear Kari. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2boysmom Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Happy Birthday. So glad you made it another year and it was better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 happiest of days to you *<l :0) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violamama Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 I'm glad you updated us. Many :grouphug: and happy birthday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Geek Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 :grouphug: and Happy Birthday Kari. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom in High Heels Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Happy birthday. I hope each year it becomes a little easier. He may never make 40, but he'll always be with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedmom4 Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 :grouphug: Your post brought tears to my eyes. Happy Birthday! Elise in NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Happy Birthday Kari! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 :grouphug: Happy Birthday. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kari C in SC Posted April 15, 2013 Author Share Posted April 15, 2013 Thank you all for your kind words! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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