12 Years Ago...

I haven't updated this blog in a while.  I've been really, really busy with CHERUBS and all the events we have going on.  CHERUBS is doing great and just won $25,000 in a contest this week (thank you to everyone who voted!!!!).  We have a lot of fundraisers going on right now as well, including a Masquerade Ball on October 22nd and a Christmas Vendor Show on November 13th.  If you're in or near Raleigh, we'd love to see you at both.

This weekend is the 10th anniversary of 9/11 and the 12th anniversary of Shane's death.   I miss him more than words can say and right now I have no words, except I love you, Shane.   Thank you for giving me the chance to be your mommy for 6 and a half  years.  I just wish I had 60 more years.

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Forever missing a part of my family...

9/11

9/11... when I tell people my son died on 9/11 they naturally assume it was 9/11/01 in the terror attacks. I have to explain CDH and tell them he died in 1999. Then usually about half of them ask if I'm sad that Shane shares his angel day with such a horrible event in our history. My answer is always no. I'm proud that my little hero shares a day with 1000's of other heroes. All people whose lives have affected the lives of others. And in a way, I mourn with the world today and the world mourns with me... shared grief for different reasons. Other mothers crying for their lost sons too. I wish none of us were grieving.

And I pray today for the families who lost loved ones and those who were hurt during 9/11. I can remember the day in detail. My ex-husband had just walked out weeks before, I was alone and devastated already. And then the 1st plane hit. The the 2nd and then the Pentagon, where a dear friend was working inside. She survived but her health was hit hard that day. She is a hero too. I'm thinking of you today, Judi.