Browsing Archive: December, 2012

Preparing for Sadie's 3rd Birthday

Posted by Samara Collins on Saturday, December 29, 2012, In : Blog

We had a lovely Christmas with 13 of us on Christmas day for dinner at our house. We really value our family time and enjoyed spending such a fun Christmas with Pat. We managed our grief fairly well although we missed Sadie as always.

After all the energy of Christmas Drew and I feel wiped out and have hibernated a little - just going for walks and playing with Pat. We have found the sadness heavy in our hearts. We are well used to this now and know how to handle this but it often means let...
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Christmas, Sadie's Birthday and a New Job

Posted by Samara Collins on Wednesday, December 19, 2012, In : Blog

Hmmm life is pretty stressful right now. My new job is full on and involves working around some very tricky situations right now on top of a long commute. I miss Pat as I work full time now. As we have found out before, when we are readjusting to things in life the grief becomes stronger and it needs to be balanced again. I find myself crying on my way to work each day. It can come from nowhere and the sobs and hurt wrack my body with a shocking violence. Still as raw underneath as ever...
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Next Big Step

Posted by Samara Collins on Sunday, December 2, 2012, In : Blog

I start a new job tomorrow morning. Back into my HR career, so I need to be 100% on form and ready! I am very nervous and also excited about returning to what I know best (work-wise). I just hope it all comes back to me and that my confidence remains intact. Building new relationships has been very tough since losing Sadie for obvious reasons and this last year working at the recruitment consultancy I have built my confidence back up and pushed my limits further. I feel ready. My memory ...
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