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Comment by Katie Grace on September 16, 2009 at 8:28pm

I love your letter, it is really touching. Thanks for sharing! I have been thinking of writing a letter myself but haven't done so yet so now might just be a good time to put my thoughts into words. Hope you are doing better today!

Comment by Laura Villarreal on August 23, 2009 at 8:50am

Hi Kimmy,
Read your letter to Cody; in my heart I believe our departed loved ones are watching over us and guiding us in ways we are not consciously aware of.

I believe I told you that you will get through this difficult time and you're right, it does seem to get worse before you start feeling better. The grief will be with you always but you learn to deal and cope with it on a daily basis. Dacoda is your saving grace; this little guy really needs his mom.

Do you have family nearby that helps out with Dacoda? You have a lot on your plate right now so reaching out and asking for and/or accepting an offer of help is something you should take advantage of. I am 53 years old and have always been self sufficient. When my 33 year old daughter was killed on Memorial Day I found I needed the help of others; there's is nothing wrong with accepting a helping hand during this difficult and painful time.

I hope Dacoda is recovering from his ear infections and just as important I hope and pray you are doing well. So many times I wanted to crawl into a deep dark hole and not come out but I know in my heart my daughter would not want this from me. Taking care of myself became I priority; I still have so much left to do on this earth!
My thoughts and prayers are with you,
Laura