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The Pickton trial started today and I find myself concerned for the families of the victims. To read how one couple left the courtroom sobbing, breaks my heart. Then when I saw the mother of one of the murdered women exclaim on TV how you can never be prepared for the gruesome details that are […]
Posted at: January 22nd, 2007 - 6:36 pm - Number of Comments » 0
The unexpected and accidental death of this popular TV conservationist (who was killed by a stingray’s poisonous barb this morning while filming) is such a shock! My heart goes out to his family. To lose a loved one without warning is excruciating – it doesn’t matter if it is an accident or a suicide […]
Posted at: September 4th, 2006 - 10:54 am - Number of Comments » 0
After my sister’s death I felt I had lost a mirror for my heart and had wanted to keep connected to her. So for 17 years I cherished photos of Cindy James – and photos of us together – and kept special mementos and belongings. I even wore some of her clothes for a while […]
Posted at: August 30th, 2006 - 6:07 pm - Number of Comments » 0
I just found out that a friend’s husband went missing a day and a half ago. An experienced rider, he went out for an evening bike ride in the wilderness and hasn’t been seen since. I can empathize with the shock and distress the family is feeling right now, not knowing if he is hurt […]
Posted at: August 11th, 2006 - 6:01 pm - Number of Comments » 0