[Kenna]

I looked around every corner and under the rug, I even looked under the bed but all I found was dustbunnies, a Route 66 box, and a lurking peep ...but I couldn't find a thread for Dedications to the wonderful, amazing people that have touched our lives... in the past or present, living or passed-on, far away or near... or to Mentors that you have never met, but who have had a huge impact on you (like Helen Keller did for me).

I found a thread for Grieving, but not one were we offer a Dedication... since I've felt much grief in my life, I have this overwhelming feeling to focus on how important certain people, pets or the occasional stranger that touches my life and changes it forever, have been; instead of focusing on my grief (which brings out my PTSD sometimes). In my life, I learned early to tell people I love what they mean to me or how I admire them. Sadly, I missed that chance with a couple people. So I try hard to let others know. When I write a Dedication, it brings me good feelings... when I write about my grief, I get flashbacks and more pain. I think Andrew's thread for Grieving is wonderful and very supportive to anyone who needs it. Thanks Andrew! But it wasn't quite what I was looking for... if this isn't the place to open this thread, lemme know... the first/last one I opened was about Waxing&Shaving "intimate" parts... so I'm still a newbie at this...

Please share Stories; Letters; Thank You Notes; Shared Memories; What Things - like smells, sights, nicknames, keepsakes, songs, "gramma's comfort foods", etc - Remind You Fondly Of Someone Special; How Has A Favorite Pet Affected Your Life or Helped You Overcome A Hardship; What Kind Words Would You Like To Say To Someone That Is No Longer With you....(fill in the blank..)...

Dedications, Celebrations and Devotions From Your Heart...