Tonight I am doing something that I am not sure I am ready for.
I am going to Mommy’s Group. You know, the group of amazing girls that would do anything to make me feel better? The ones who supplied delicious dinners to my family for weeks after losing James & Jake. The ones who sent flowers? The ones who send e-mails? The ones who walk for Team James & Jake?
You know, those girls?
What is it about grief that makes social situations so difficult? I had no idea. I was clueless. Totally clueless.
I am petrified. I don’t know why, I just am. I have about thirty reasons why I THINK the reason is, but all I know is that I am anxious and petrified.
I made the dish I am bringing.
I have showered.
My Soul Sister is driving me there to ensure my comfortableness. (OMG, is that really a word?)
Crooked Eyebrow gave me a pep talk.
and I’m not sure I can do it.
Please send positive thoughts in this direction. I need them. Desperately.
***I survived. That’s all I needed to know.***
Oh, hon. Go. You’ll be glad you did. (I hope, lol, what do I know, really?) But I hope you do. ((hug))
Oh, hon. Go. You’ll be glad you did. (I hope, lol, what do I know, really?) But I hope you do. ((hug))
Oh Beth, I know that you’ll be glad you went, too. This would be the group that YOU started. I remember fondly being a part of it once, so I know they are all awesome. They are the ones with whom you wore Halloween costumes and ugly sweaters Those girls love you so much! I wished I lived up there to be a regular part of your mommies group! Have a wonderful time!
Oh Beth, I know that you’ll be glad you went, too. This would be the group that YOU started. I remember fondly being a part of it once, so I know they are all awesome. They are the ones with whom you wore Halloween costumes and ugly sweaters Those girls love you so much! I wished I lived up there to be a regular part of your mommies group! Have a wonderful time!
Hey there.
You can do it. I know you can. You NEED to do it. These women love you so much…I don’t even know them and I know that. With them is exactly where you need to be right now.
Go and let them love on you some more!
Hey there.
You can do it. I know you can. You NEED to do it. These women love you so much…I don’t even know them and I know that. With them is exactly where you need to be right now.
Go and let them love on you some more!
Hey there.
You can do it. I know you can. You NEED to do it. These women love you so much…I don’t even know them and I know that. With them is exactly where you need to be right now.
Go and let them love on you some more!
Hey there.
You can do it. I know you can. You NEED to do it. These women love you so much…I don’t even know them and I know that. With them is exactly where you need to be right now.
Go and let them love on you some more!
Hey there.
You can do it. I know you can. You NEED to do it. These women love you so much…I don’t even know them and I know that. With them is exactly where you need to be right now.
Go and let them love on you some more!
Hey there.
You can do it. I know you can. You NEED to do it. These women love you so much…I don’t even know them and I know that. With them is exactly where you need to be right now.
Go and let them love on you some more!
You’re going to kick ass!
You’re going to kick ass!
You can and you will do this and you are going to have a terrific time too. All of these women are your friends and want nothing more than for you to be happy and at peace. They may even be a bit uncomfortable as they try think about what to say and how to comfort you. I bet after the first 5 minutes though you will begin to relax and I can’t wait to hear about all the fun stories. Have fun!!
You can and you will do this and you are going to have a terrific time too. All of these women are your friends and want nothing more than for you to be happy and at peace. They may even be a bit uncomfortable as they try think about what to say and how to comfort you. I bet after the first 5 minutes though you will begin to relax and I can’t wait to hear about all the fun stories. Have fun!!
Beth…I know you will be fine…better than fine. These are YOUR girls!
Hugs and thinking about you.
Susan
Beth…I know you will be fine…better than fine. These are YOUR girls!
Hugs and thinking about you.
Susan
Think about what you tell your kids on the first day of school apprehension?
Once you’re there, you’ll wonder why you were so hesitant. Why it took so long. And none of that will matter because those people who did so much in your time of need didn’t care about the fringe benefits of anything other than your happiness, presence or comfortableness.
Have a great time!
Think about what you tell your kids on the first day of school apprehension?
Once you’re there, you’ll wonder why you were so hesitant. Why it took so long. And none of that will matter because those people who did so much in your time of need didn’t care about the fringe benefits of anything other than your happiness, presence or comfortableness.
Have a great time!
you can
you can do more than you know
you can
xoxo
you can
you can do more than you know
you can
xoxo
I know it’s hard, but you will be glad you went.
I know it’s hard, but you will be glad you went.
you can do it. you know that these women are people that YOU would be there for if they needed you, and they are here for you.
Think Steel Magnolias.
you can do it. you know that these women are people that YOU would be there for if they needed you, and they are here for you.
Think Steel Magnolias.
you can do it! maybe you feel funny being the center of attention, or uncomfortable about answering questions — but these people are going to make you feel comfortable, I am sure. They want to help you, and it’s ok to accept help! Try to have fun. I’ll say a little prayer for you.
you can do it! maybe you feel funny being the center of attention, or uncomfortable about answering questions — but these people are going to make you feel comfortable, I am sure. They want to help you, and it’s ok to accept help! Try to have fun. I’ll say a little prayer for you.
I am thinking of you and will say a prayer.
I am thinking of you and will say a prayer.
beth…hope you had a wonderfully relaxing and refreshing time. you deserve that. i’m so glad that you are doing this.
beth…hope you had a wonderfully relaxing and refreshing time. you deserve that. i’m so glad that you are doing this.
I bet y’all will laugh a lot and it will feel wonderful! If your girls are anything like my girls, they are exactly what you need, and you’ll know that within the first 10 minutes of being with them. That’s what I’m thinking. I hope you tell me I’m right tomorrow.
I bet y’all will laugh a lot and it will feel wonderful! If your girls are anything like my girls, they are exactly what you need, and you’ll know that within the first 10 minutes of being with them. That’s what I’m thinking. I hope you tell me I’m right tomorrow.
I totally feel ya! I do this all the time, I am hyped for something, go home and then realize everything I could be doing instead. End of doing nothing instead. So Go! Have a great time.
I totally feel ya! I do this all the time, I am hyped for something, go home and then realize everything I could be doing instead. End of doing nothing instead. So Go! Have a great time.
Beth, Im sure its over now, but I hope you had a good time. Im sure it was hard, but I bet there was alot of good that came from it. You’ll have to let us know how it went.
Sometimes people who haven’t been through a tragedy like yours dont know the words to say…what has been the most helpful or meaningful things said or done for you from friends and family? Prayers are with you…
Beth, Im sure its over now, but I hope you had a good time. Im sure it was hard, but I bet there was alot of good that came from it. You’ll have to let us know how it went.
Sometimes people who haven’t been through a tragedy like yours dont know the words to say…what has been the most helpful or meaningful things said or done for you from friends and family? Prayers are with you…
Hope you had a lovely time that was good for your soul. You deserve it.
Hope you had a lovely time that was good for your soul. You deserve it.
Oh you can do it and you’re not going to want the night to end, I just know!
Steph
Oh you can do it and you’re not going to want the night to end, I just know!
Steph
of course you survived…there is no other way to do it than to put yourself out there and survive it. Kudos and I bow down to you. Great job!
of course you survived…there is no other way to do it than to put yourself out there and survive it. Kudos and I bow down to you. Great job!
for someone that does not have those types of friend and hasn’t a clue what you are talking about – go have fun!
for someone that does not have those types of friend and hasn’t a clue what you are talking about – go have fun!