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Comment on I Don’t Usually Go Here {But….this is grief} by Debbie Slavin

Debbie Slavin — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 03:54:06 +0000

Wonderful analogy in regards to staying healthy for yourself and your children. Wish I could have seen this at the young age of 29. I simply put all my energy into my children and stayed busy with them. Immune systems go down when trauma and autoimmune diseases pop up! Keep the yoga up and stay focused on yourself and health so you can be more for others. We are vessels to be used and taken care of. God wants to use us in all things.

Comment on I Don’t Usually Go Here {But….this is grief} by Debbie Slavin

Debbie Slavin — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:31:52 +0000

Okay….Just read this Alysha and indeed your right! Facing the reality of ” I’m sorry for your loss” from others will continue for years to come. Fifteen, twenty…..it’s normal. Our stories are our own! In order for Pete’s life to continue on there will always be talk of The Death. Your children and you will have to explain and give your story on occasion’s. Only through your story will they be ok with death. That’s the part where God has given the strange gift of witnessing. It’s difficult now but ten years down the road your story will be a bit different. You’ll be able to tell it with an inner strength that you never thought possible. God Bless and keep on written! Debbie Slavin

Comment on I Don’t Usually Go Here {But….this is grief} by Robert Holmes

Robert Holmes — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 19:21:01 +0000

Your words give one if the most important things that anyone could.

Perspective.

I was talking to Mike about Pete and the first thing that came to my mind was through his battle with cancer he has already influenced two men (myself and Mike) to take screenings and health seriously even at a young age.

If you think about it that is quite possibly two lives, that turns into four lives, (Yanin and my Wife Annel) which then snowballs into more factoring in my future children’s lives.

I hope it is good to know that merely a roundabout conversation about you and Pete with Mike has the potential to positively affect that many lives.

… And this is just extending out a couple branches to your brothers friend. Trying to imagine the influences of Pete to his close family and friends is mind numbing.

I hope this provides you with some positive insight when being positive can be a hard thing to find.

Comment on How to Survive the Grieving Process by Debbie Slavin

Debbie Slavin — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 18:44:30 +0000

Alysha….
I appreciated your statement in regards to emotions and they are difficult to identify. How true and for many things in life that we experience. It’s personal so being in your own space with brokenness and tears is very real. Exhaustion is the other word that spoke to me. When our emotions are tapped into, we are zapped! Many don’t understand the word but it’s very real and naps, time alone and yoga were very good tips. Think of you much and prayer when your name comes to my heart. Debbie Slavin

Comment on Downsizing {Pt. 1} by Farnoosh Brock (@prolificliving)

Farnoosh Brock (@prolificliving) — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 00:49:06 +0000

Thank you SO much, dear Alysha, for the link love and I really dig your 4 rules. Here’s to living for experiences and not for things !

Comment on The Power of a Second {Moore, OK} by Alysha

Alysha — Fri, 24 May 2013 05:37:31 +0000

Rebecca, thank you for sharing. Although I have no idea what it’s like to lose a child, I do know what it’s like to lose someone I love. You have a special gift to pray for the people of Moore, OK and surrounding areas as you know exactly what it feels like. I believe God wants to use our gifts to help people in their time of need. God bless.

Comment on The Power of a Second {Moore, OK} by Rebecca Carney - One Woman's Perspective

Rebecca Carney - One Woman's Perspective — Wed, 22 May 2013 10:54:52 +0000

I, too, physically felt the agony those parents must have felt on Monday in Moore, OK. Once you have felt the agony at losing a child, your “sympathy” turns to “empathy.” You go beyond feeling sorry for the loss, because you have walked in similar shoes and really know the true agony of losing a child. My thoughts and prayers are with those who have suffered such great losses in this tragedy.

Comment on The Big Reveal….. by Alysha

Alysha — Sat, 18 May 2013 01:16:59 +0000

Hi Nancy,
You are my inspiration! I’m not sure if you recalled when we spoke on the phone but that really helped to confirm that being a tiny house owner was in my future. Thanks for all your help.
Alysha

Comment on The Big Reveal….. by Nancy

Nancy — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:02:39 +0000

Hi Alysha,
I’m Nancy the original Ynez owner. I am so happy for you. I have been in my home for almost a year now & continue to love it. If you would like to see some pictures check out my blog at: yneztinyhouse.blogspot.com

Comment on Redefining ME by Alysha

Alysha — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:06:40 +0000

Thank you so much for your heartfelt words. It’s nice to know I am not alone in my feelings.
I don’t think any of us expect we’ll have to be reinventing ourselves mid-life. That was surely not my plan but what can we do? We are here and must make the most of it.
You are spot on with the patience bit. Saturday will mark two months since he left us and yet it feels like it has been ages. I’ve expected myself to be comfortable with my new life overnight but I must be patient. It seems we are always being confronted by the areas of life in which we most need growth.
Thank you so much for stopping by and for sharing a bit of your story.
XOXO