One year
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Lovely way to bond as a family and deal with loss and sorrow.
Thinking of you, and knowing there are no words that can take away what you must feel.
Thinking of you, and knowing there are no words that can take away what you must feel.
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Re: One year
Agree - a beautiful tribute to Porter's spirit.
Hugs to you, DLS.
Hugs to you, DLS.
Re: One year
You've found a wonderful way to honor Porter's spirit, feeling the loss, yet celebrating his life. My thoughts have often been with you and your family throughout this past year.
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Re: One year
Deanna-
I think about you and Porter and your family a lot. I can only imagine how difficult this year has been for you all. I know that one of the hard parts about moving on is letting yourself be happy again-- it doesn't feel right, but you know you must. I'm so glad that you are learning to let yourself enjoy life while still cherishing his memory.
Porter will always be with you in his own way.
Hugs to you...
I think about you and Porter and your family a lot. I can only imagine how difficult this year has been for you all. I know that one of the hard parts about moving on is letting yourself be happy again-- it doesn't feel right, but you know you must. I'm so glad that you are learning to let yourself enjoy life while still cherishing his memory.
Porter will always be with you in his own way.
Hugs to you...
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Re: One year
An adventure is a wonderful way of honouring your son's memory. Hugs.
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Engmomma wrote:{my allergies are acting up }
I have thought of you alot this year. I cannot know your pain but you seem to have tremdous strength and a solid family. I may not comment but when I see you post it makes me happy to see you still here and still running.
Learning to ski is a wonderful adventure that Porter would be proud of I am sure. The beauty of skiing is when you are at the top of the hill or moutain you can be just that much closer to your angel in the sky.
I wish you and your family well.
I don't know how I missed this, so I'm a little late.
Eng said everything I was going to...
Hugs to you and your family.
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I was the bumper, sorry. I ended up deleting my post above and emailed dls directly to send her a note.
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Thinking of you, and wishing you the best. The anniversaries must be extra difficult.
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Re: One year
Porter has been in my thoughts. I'm sure he was beaming with pride as he watched his family learn to ski - what a wonderful tribute to him!
Will you continue skiing, do you think?
Will you continue skiing, do you think?
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Irongirl wrote:Porter has been in my thoughts. I'm sure he was beaming with pride as he watched his family learn to ski - what a wonderful tribute to him!
Will you continue skiing, do you think?
Thanks everyone. Today would have been his 10th birthday, so that's really tough, but we're getting better, day by day.
This year, we again went skiing as a family, and took another family photo on that day. It may become a tradition.
Deanna
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Chilly Half Mar 4th - 2:03:33
Around The Bay Mar 25 - 3:10:19 - PB (de facto, but still!)
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Portland Half Oct 7 - 1:59:15
Gorilla Run - 17k - DONE
ING NYC Marathon Nov 4 -- DNS, care of Hurricane Sandy
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Miami Half 2:24
Chilly Half 2:24
Running in memory of Porter.
"Make voyages. Attempt them. There's nothing else."
2012
Chilly Half Mar 4th - 2:03:33
Around The Bay Mar 25 - 3:10:19 - PB (de facto, but still!)
NF Womens Half June 4 - 1:59:00 - PB!
Portland Half Oct 7 - 1:59:15
Gorilla Run - 17k - DONE
ING NYC Marathon Nov 4 -- DNS, care of Hurricane Sandy
Philly Marathon Nov 18 -- 5:03:40 -- but completed!
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Miami Half 2:24
Chilly Half 2:24
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Re: One year
DLS wrote:Irongirl wrote:Porter has been in my thoughts. I'm sure he was beaming with pride as he watched his family learn to ski - what a wonderful tribute to him!
Will you continue skiing, do you think?
Thanks everyone. Today would have been his 10th birthday, so that's really tough, but we're getting better, day by day.
This year, we again went skiing as a family, and took another family photo on that day. It may become a tradition.
I'm going to admit that I didn't see the date - but, I couldn't help but think that it seemed like it had been more than a year, which did confuse me....but, I wasn't going to question it, I guess!
I'm sorry for not noticing it.
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Re: One year
DLS wrote:Irongirl wrote:Porter has been in my thoughts. I'm sure he was beaming with pride as he watched his family learn to ski - what a wonderful tribute to him!
Will you continue skiing, do you think?
Thanks everyone. Today would have been his 10th birthday, so that's really tough, but we're getting better, day by day.
This year, we again went skiing as a family, and took another family photo on that day. It may become a tradition.
Thinking of you and your family.
I'm glad you went skiing.
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Re: One year
((((hugs to you and your family))))
On the books for 2017:
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Run for Water 10K- May 28th
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MEC 10K Race 10- Nov. 5
50th Birthday!!
Boston Marathon- April 17th what a day- DREAM COME TRUE
Run for Water 10K- May 28th
Scotia Half - June 25th
Trail River Run half marathon- Sept. 30- CANCELLED
MEC 10K Race 10- Nov. 5
Re: One year
DLS wrote:Irongirl wrote:Porter has been in my thoughts. I'm sure he was beaming with pride as he watched his family learn to ski - what a wonderful tribute to him!
Will you continue skiing, do you think?
Thanks everyone. Today would have been his 10th birthday, so that's really tough, but we're getting better, day by day.
This year, we again went skiing as a family, and took another family photo on that day. It may become a tradition.
And what a lovely tradition it will be. I love the idea of taking a family photo as well. ((hugs)) to you and your family.
Re: One year
Thinking of you today.
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Re: One year
I love the idea of making it a tradition!
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Re: One year
DLS wrote:Irongirl wrote:Porter has been in my thoughts. I'm sure he was beaming with pride as he watched his family learn to ski - what a wonderful tribute to him!
Will you continue skiing, do you think?
Thanks everyone. Today would have been his 10th birthday, so that's really tough, but we're getting better, day by day.
This year, we again went skiing as a family, and took another family photo on that day. It may become a tradition.
I missed this post last year. By looking at your beautiful, smiling avatar, I would have no idea the pain you must have been through. I'm glad you've found a way as a family to move on. Thinking of you as I'm sure the Birthday's and anniversaries are more difficult.
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Re: One year
DLS wrote:Irongirl wrote:Porter has been in my thoughts. I'm sure he was beaming with pride as he watched his family learn to ski - what a wonderful tribute to him!
Will you continue skiing, do you think?
Thanks everyone. Today would have been his 10th birthday, so that's really tough, but we're getting better, day by day.
This year, we again went skiing as a family, and took another family photo on that day. It may become a tradition.
I think of you and your family often. I think this tradition is a wonderful way to honour his memory.
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