- Have her keep a journal to write down her fears at night when she can't fall asleep (thanks to some good advice...didn't think of this on my own...)
- Starting family catechism this fall - maybe the extra time carved out, as a family, learning about God and spirituality will help grow her big picture and teach her about the loving God caring for each of us...
- Kitten...got her tonight (worried my husband regrets telling me yes, but it is a done deal. I know I will love her, but will he? Don't know.) Need to show darling daughters and son that there is room for more love...and the cycle of life.
- Testing out therapists and looking for the right one...meeting with them myself until I find the right fit!
- Considering Gilda's Club, where she might not feel like the only child who is living her life in cancer world.
9/15/09
My multi-pronged approach
To helping my darling daughter (esp. Emma, who seems to be manifesting more symptoms of grieving my father, and who seems more anxious in general):
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Erm, send her here for a visit? Only kidding and trying to inject some levity into what I know is a very worrisome topic. I am glad you are helping your darling girl. She is so special to me.
Pam,
My next door neighbor, Michelle, is one of the Social Workers at Gilda's. I highly advocate this for both you you. Maybe different sessions, but I think you could both benefit. I can put you in touch with her, if you would like.
Let me know!
Becka
Hi Pam. This is Tammy from the 3-Day (we shared the daughter flag) I was searching for your site to see if you were signed up for 2010 and saw you did already. Me too! Then saw the 2009 site had this link. (BTW - check your 2010 site. The picture is covering up some words.)
My daughter participated in Gilda's Club for a couple of years and loved Kid Talk (I think they still call it that). She was 11 when she started to go. I never attended any sessions there myself, but I would sit in the common area and talk to people as they came in while Jonna was in her group.
Take care - Tammy
tmvillemure@comcast.net
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