[tri-wings] Paul

Paul,
I was so glad to see your name show up.  I've been wondering how you  
and your family are doing.  I like your comparison to the Velveteen  
Rabbit.  My mom always said that everyone needs 3 (three) hugs per  
day.  And especially when they are in a nursing home or assisted  
living home where they don't get a lot of close friends visiting.

We really have to know and understand that even little ones, in  
kindergarden mind you, have feelings that need to be expressed and  
not everyone knows what to do with them.  I'm so glad that Courtney  
is doing better now.  I've often felt guilty that I 'couldn't' help  
Paula.  My mental state wasn't in very good shape either and I knew  
that even though I would be trying to help, I would probably be  
making things worse.

I think of the families who have lost more than one child or  
grandchild and wonder how you can possibly do it.  It was/is so hard  
for me with the loss of Hope and now my mom who passed away on April  
24, 2007.  I was very close to my mom.  And right now, I'm missing  
her a lot.

This group does understand like most others don't.  I'm so glad that  
I found it.

Thanks for being there today with your wisdom.  And I do cherish  
every moment with my children and grandchildren.  Our oldest  
granddaughter's 8th birthday is the 27th, but I will be remembering  
Paula on that day, too.

                On Mar 22, 2009, at 4:32 PM, Paul Farmer wrote:

                Dawn, even though you've experienced much loss, you've
                blessed us all with your ability to articulate your faith.
                We really do care.

                But life must continue going on and we cherish every
                moment with our other two daughters and our remaining
                grandchildren.

                I've always believed that the trial is proportional to the 
blessing.
                We need to have faith.

                You are certainly in our prayers and thoughts.

Always there for a Hug and a Prayer!

Hugs,
Sheila  Helleson

Minnesota Grandma to:
Hope (T-18 ^i^ 11-1-1) & Alison, AKA Ali (4); Cadence, AKA Cade (7)  
and Bridge (5)
Mom to Cheryl (& Denny);  Wade (& Charity)
Wife to Richard

"Shared joy is double joy, and shared sorrow is half-sorrow."--  
Swedish Proverb
Laughter and tears are the healing medicines of God.







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