"I lost my daughter to leukemia, and the pain changed my life forever. Learning to live with this loss has not been easy, but I chose to turn my grief into something meaningful.
Today, I create oil paintings on canvas of loved ones who have passed…"
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Jennifer Gerrish
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- Reedsburg, WI
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- About Me:
- I am a stay at home mom of seven!
- About my Loss:
- I lost my husband when I was 23. Was left with three small children. Went on to a long term relationship with another man and had four more children. In September actually 9/11/11 I lost my beautiful angel Katanna she was 10 years old! She had many special needs. She had a weekend of seizures And then threw up and inhaled it. We rushed her to the hospital but it was to late! I never really grieved for my husband and now have This loss which is a million times harder!
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One Thanksgiving at a time........
Made it through one Thanksgiving....a lifetime more to go! There were many many tears yesterday! My own and those of my other children and of Katannas dad! But we did it and I am proud of them for it! I am lucky to Have them! So I did find my reason to be thankful even though a whole chunk of me is missing!
Posted on November 25, 2011 at 9:55am — 1 Comment
Heavy Hearted Thanksgiving
I sit here trying so hard to remember that I have so much to be thankful. For on this Thanksgiving Day! I have six children still with me on this earth! I have many friends and family that love me! I have a home and food! But All I can think is I don't have her! When I lost my husband Mikey it tore me up! I was alone with three small children and lost my love! The man I was suppose to be with for all times! That was and is still hard 14 years later! I survived though! This is tearing me up! So… Continue
Posted on November 24, 2011 at 10:38am — 2 Comments
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"I lost my daughter to leukemia, and the pain changed my life forever. Learning to live with this loss has not been easy, but I chose to turn my grief into something meaningful.
Today, I create oil paintings on canvas of loved ones who have passed…"
"I lost my daughter to leukemia, and the pain changed my life forever. Learning to live with this loss has not been easy, but I chose to turn my grief into something meaningful.
Today, I create oil paintings on canvas of loved ones who have passed…"
"I lost my daughter to leukemia, and the pain changed my life forever. Learning to live with this loss has not been easy, but I chose to turn my grief into something meaningful.
Today, I create oil paintings on canvas of loved ones who have passed…"
"I lost my daughter to leukemia, and the pain changed my life forever. Learning to live with this loss has not been easy, but I chose to turn my grief into something meaningful.
Today, I create oil paintings on canvas of loved ones who have passed…"
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When I read your words....I feel that I can make it too. You have had so much on your plate in your life. You are a strong woman. Love Sue
Jennifer, I'm very sorry for the loss of your daughter. There really isn't anything that can help right now. Your loss is so fresh. Take it minute by minute. Breathe. Be gentle with yourself and know that what you are feeling is what we all feel. It will gradually ease some, but you will always love and miss her. This will become your new 'normal', but we are here to listen and help in any way we can. This is a wonderful group. I pray your day went okay. Hugs..