Saturday, August 25, 2012

A sad day & lessons learned

I don't share a lot of personal things on my site but today I decided to make an exception.


This is my cousin. Isn't she beautiful?? She was the closest thing I had to a sister growing up. She was 10 years younger than me a just started her second year at a local university. Overwhelmed by her course load and other commitments, she decided to take the edge off as recommended by a friend. It was suppose to be harmless but she didn't survive. That was yesterday, today we are planning her funeral.

I know that I am guilty of taking on too much. Of stressing about overwhelming commitments and a never ending to do list. Today I keep thinking of all the things that I should be doing but I just can't stop thinking about her. So I decided to share - nothing is worth risking your own life and happiness over. Not even a degree.
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43 comments:

  1. RachelAugust 25, 2012 at 2:59 PM

    I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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  2. Owl Things FirstAugust 25, 2012 at 3:10 PM

    I'm so sorry. What a tragic loss for you and your family. I hope this message makes people stop and think. You are in my prayers.
    Jenny
    Owl Things First

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  3. Giggles and SquealsAugust 25, 2012 at 3:13 PM

    I am so sorry for your loss Misty. She is so beautiful too! Sometimes we forget that risk could have consequences. We think we are indestructible. My thoughts are with you and your family. Hang in there!

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  4. Bee IsmeAugust 25, 2012 at 3:14 PM

    I'm so sorry to hear about your cousin. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
    Bee

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  5. ConstanceAugust 25, 2012 at 3:16 PM

    My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

    Constance

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  6. Miss NelsonAugust 25, 2012 at 3:18 PM

    You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss.

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  7. Penny LundquistAugust 25, 2012 at 3:27 PM

    What a tragedy... I am so sorry for you and your family's loss.

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  8. SallyAugust 25, 2012 at 3:29 PM

    I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

    Sally from Elementary Matters

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  9. AnonymousAugust 25, 2012 at 3:32 PM

    I am SO sorry to hear this. What a beautiful girl. It's a sad reminder of how stress can get us down. Prayers your way....

    Marie
    The Hands-On Teacher in First!

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  10. luckeyfrogAugust 25, 2012 at 3:41 PM

    Definitely reminds us all to take a break sometimes.

    Thinking of you and your family.

    Jenny

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  11. HeatherAugust 25, 2012 at 4:00 PM

    My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!

    Heather (heathernnance@yahoo.com)

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  12. RoseAugust 25, 2012 at 4:26 PM

    So sorry to hear of your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

    Rose
    http://thewonderfulworldofkindergarten.blogspot.com

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  13. BrendaAugust 25, 2012 at 4:29 PM

    I am sorry for your loss! My thoughts are with your family and her friends as you say good-bye. Praying for all of you!

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  14. GladysAugust 25, 2012 at 4:58 PM

    Misty, I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

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  15. DanaAugust 25, 2012 at 4:58 PM

    So sorry to hear this, Misty. Thinking about you and your family. :)

    Dana

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  16. UnknownAugust 25, 2012 at 5:00 PM

    Misty, you and your family are in my thoughts. I am so very sorry. What a lovely smile she had!

    Corrina

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  17. TanyaAugust 25, 2012 at 5:04 PM

    I'm very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
    Tanya
    First Grade is Fantabulous!

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  18. Lisa R.August 25, 2012 at 5:06 PM

    My heart goes out to you & your family. I am so sorry for your loss. I will say a prayer for you tonight.
    Lisa
    Learning Is Something to Treasure

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  19. Jen RAugust 25, 2012 at 5:21 PM

    omgosh - I am so sorry!! ((((hugs))))

    ♥ Jen
    The Teacher's Cauldron

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  20. AnonymousAugust 25, 2012 at 5:52 PM

    I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

    Kara
    Spedventures

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  21. ElizabethAugust 25, 2012 at 6:21 PM

    My heart goes out to you and your family, Misty.
    Elizabeth

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  22. UnknownAugust 25, 2012 at 6:25 PM

    Misty, I am deeply saddened to hear about the loss of your beautiful cousin. I am praying for your and your family. May the Lord give you all strength during this time of sorrow. xo
    -krissy

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  23. Mrs. WathenAugust 25, 2012 at 6:42 PM

    Prayers for you and your family. Such a sad loss.

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  24. Lori RosenbergAugust 25, 2012 at 6:48 PM

    (((Misty)))

    I know I already told you how sorry I am for the loss of your beautiful cousin, but, I just wanted to let you know, once again, that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.


    Ѽ Lori
    Teaching With Love and Laughter
    luvyorkies@gmail.com

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  25. WolfeliciousAugust 25, 2012 at 7:41 PM

    So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

    April
    Wolfelicious

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  26. vicky1970August 25, 2012 at 8:07 PM

    Misty I am so sorry...hugs
    Xoxo vicky

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  27. Melanie LloydAugust 25, 2012 at 8:17 PM

    Oh this is such sad news, my thoughts and prayers are for you today. Take care x

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  28. Sara {Miss V's Busy Bees}August 25, 2012 at 8:31 PM

    I'm so sorry for your loss, Misty. Hang in there & know that we all are here for you. Prayers for you and your family.

    Sara

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  29. Nancy Stoltenberg Director of WBT CertificationAugust 25, 2012 at 8:48 PM

    Misty, I am so sorry! My prayers and thoughts are with you!

    Nancy

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  30. jenAugust 25, 2012 at 9:14 PM

    Misty,
    I'm sending lots of hugs your way!

    --jen

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  31. DeannaAugust 25, 2012 at 10:33 PM

    :( I will keep you and your family in my prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.

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  32. ShawnaAugust 25, 2012 at 10:35 PM

    Misty, I am so sorry...thoughts and hugs to you and your family.
    Shawna
    The Picture Book Teacher's Edition

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  33. Miss TrayersAugust 26, 2012 at 4:46 AM

    So sorry for your loss.

    NotJustChild'sPlay

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  34. The Colorful AppleAugust 26, 2012 at 5:38 AM

    Misty, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts.

    Sara
    Smiling In Second Grade

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  35. JanayeAugust 26, 2012 at 5:56 AM

    Oh no!!! I am SO SO sorry!! I will keep your family in my prayers! :(

    Janaye

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  36. KarenAugust 26, 2012 at 6:26 AM

    I am so truly sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family in my prayers.

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  37. Elizabeth August 26, 2012 at 8:30 AM

    so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing though. Hugs from the blogging community for you and your family.

    Elizabeth

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  38. TaraAugust 26, 2012 at 9:44 AM

    Praying for you and your family Misty. Sorry to hear about your loss.

    4th Grade Frolics

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  39. AnonymousAugust 26, 2012 at 9:50 AM

    I, too, will keep you & your family in my thoughts and prayers. May your memories keep her in your heart!

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  40. ShannonAugust 26, 2012 at 7:58 PM

    I am so sorry for your loss-sending you a big cyberhug.

    Shannon
    http://www.irunreadteach.wordpress.com

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  41. UnknownAugust 27, 2012 at 7:44 PM

    Oh my word.My heart sank reading this. You are so right- things can change in an instant and it is never worth the risk. Slow down and enjoy life's many miracles. God bless you and your family.

    Always A Lesson

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  42. MichealAugust 28, 2012 at 9:15 AM

    I am so sorry for your lost. My prayers go out to you and your family.

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  43. UnknownSeptember 3, 2012 at 8:19 PM

    I was finally catching up my blogs when I read your post. I am so sorry for your loss...what a beautiful girl. I read your blog all the time, so I guess I feel like I know you in some way and I feel the need to share this story with. Even when our loved ones are gone, they visit us in different ways. Last Labor Day weekend, I lost my first fiancé's brother. My first fiancé passed away a few years ago from Cancer...for his mom, his brother was all she had left besides me. She is like a second mom for me. It has been a really rough year for her and she decided to take a cross country road trip instead of sitting at home this holiday weekend. So she packed up her cat and started to drive across the country a few weeks ago visiting family and friends. While visiting a friend, the cat got loose and they were unable to find it. So she continued on her journey and I got to spend a few wonderful days with her before she went on to visit with family in New Mexico. She looked good, but I worried about what the loss of her cat would affect her. DC had been with her a long time. When I went to check my phone this morning I got a wonderful message that she had the cat. On Friday, someone called and left a message that they had seen it outside an abandoned house. So she hopped in the car and drove straight back to her friend's house across several states. It turned out to be the cat and when I talked to her today, everything seemed so much better. I believe that her sons guided the people who found the cat and watched over her as she drove across the country. There have been a few instances like this where I can't help but feel they are watching over us, so I am sending the same blessing for you and your family. While their loss might have seem to come to soon, their love and impact will always be a big part of your life. Sending you some hugs!

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