I was so sad yesterday and still am, (no sad feeling to choose from up above), about the news of Dana Reeves death. I sat watching Katie and Matt on the Today Show yesterday morning as they first reported the news; they were stunned and so was I. Things had obviously taken a turn for the worse in the last few weeks. My only hope is that she did not suffer. Her friends have said that her positive spirit stayed with her until the end. What a wonderful woman; so talented and supportive of her husband and a truly wonderful mother; liked to be called a "hockey mom". Poor Will has now lost both of his parents and at such a young age. How blessed he was to have such loving wonderful parents; may he always carry them in his heart.

My father passed away when I was 13, but at least I had my mother there for me. My mom died of lung cancer a year and half ago; it was very painful to watch her during those finally weeks. I knew that she would be in a better place when she was gone and while I didn't want to be without her I prayed that her suffering would end. It's sad to be without parents, but at least I'm not 13. My heart and prayers go out to Will during this very difficult time. May his remaining family and friends surround him and support him.
Friends can be very important during this time; especially for a kid. My friends were fantasic when I lost my Dad. I know that it was much easier to talk to them about how I felt than it was to talk to my Mom, Aunts and Uncles and even Brother and Sisters. I think sometimes you can be more open and honest with your friends. They also didn't treat me any different; we did all the things we had always done; they made me laugh... they still do. I know that Chris and Dana Reeves are now together, just like my parents are. There is a comfort in that.

karen