Easter Update...

Hello, OH Family,....

I hope folks are doing well, or as well as can be, today, on this Easter Sunday. I had a rough night yesterday. I was crying and down, and didn't think I had the strength to keep going. I found it though and made it for another day.

This morning, I got up and got dressed and went to early services at church with my mother. That made me feel a bit better. I was raised Lutheran, and practiced it fairly consistently until going to college. I got away from it then. After a couple years, when I got engaged, I started attending Catholic mass with my hubby. I haven't gone there regularly in many years though either, since Lucy died. I just haven't felt that connection. I decided to try going back to a Lutheran church, to see if I could get more out of it, so I did this morning. It was a nice service, and atleast five people came to welcome me.

I started having a hard time again after going to the cemetary though. We put flowers for the girls, and I got choked up again. Sigh.

I owe Ellen an apology. I really meant to come to visitation Thursday night. I printed off the directions and all from the computer and called Sherri. As I got closer though, I couldn't cope with the death of another child/young person. I've been on the edge anyway, I just didn't have the strength to do it. I wish I could have been stronger for you Ellen. Sorry.

Linda,

I'm not Ellen but she will understand you not being able to go to the visitation.  Just to know you thought about her is enough!

I can't imagine what you are going through with your loss and being strong for the family.  Know we are holding you guys up in prayer DAILY! 

Huggs,
Frankie

BIG (( HUGS )) Linda... 

I admire your courage and strength, my prayers are with you.

Jeannie

Linda
Im sure Ellen will understand and it would have been so hard for you sweetie.
Remember it is hard but Mike and Mikey need you.
Huggs to you

Linda, I am so sorry you have had to suffer the losses you have.  I am sure Ellen more than understands your feelings.  You have been so strong and continue to be such an example in dealing with adversity.  You are in my prayers.

Linda,

I couldn't believe it when you called me. It took a very strong woman to even think about going...and a woman made of steel to have been able to make it. Now, don't give it another thought. I know Ellen and there is no way that she would had expected you to try to put yourself through that.
huggs...
Sherri