I laid in bed last night thinking about Kim and the soon to be arrival of the baby. 40 weeks has finally arrived and it seems that the baby is not quite ready to come out and face the world. Alot has been going through my mind about how Kim's labour will be. She said something very profound to me a few weeks ago....something that I support and truly believe in as I use the same thinking in facing life's challenges.
We were talking about labour and how my labour was when I was giving birth to Kim. Kim said that she would have a natural birth with no meds. She said she had passed through the worst pain in her life so this was going to be easy. I was so proud to hear those words from her as I have adopted that thinking after loosing my job after 28 years of service back in 2009. A sudden homicide of a loved one is the worst thing anyone could go through, so whatever happens later in life that seems dramatic, for me can be dealt with much easier. I passed a colonoscopy a few years ago with no meds. The doctor kept on offering and I kept on refusing. I said to him and the nurses that I had already passed the worst pain in my life so this would be peanuts as compared to the pain Kelly-Anne had suffered.
Jules and I both faced job losses and we both continued to forge forward. Yes I did find my dream job and Jules continues with much gusto even with doors closing in front of him. He is so resilient.
I know this week will be a life changing week for our family especially for Kim and her boyfriend. A new life filled with adventures, joys, tears....motherhood and fatherhood.
As we approach Passover and Easter, I find it fitting that new life in our family happens this week. Irony.........or maybe Kelly-Anne again is using her angel powers.
Blessings to all of you !
My daughter, Kelly-Anne Drummond was murdered at the age of 24 in October 2004. Since her untimely passing, my life has forever changed. My blog will hopefully be of help to other women who are living in abusive relationships. I also will share delightful stories of Kelly-Anne's life and share with you my path as I move forward.
My Daughter, Kelly-Anne
Kelly-Anne and Doreen
About Me
- Doreen
- I am Kelly-Anne Drummond's mother. I have worked with families like myself who are secondary victims to homicide. I speak at conferences about violence against women.I believe that no women should be a victim to abuse and that every young women needs to be empowered to be able to make the right decisions without any fear of repercussion.We are all capable of change.Let's break the silence together.
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Hi my name is Lissa Kattas-Laurin. I met Doreen at a Christmas dinner with our church, St. George. My friend Sharyn introduced us. I immediately thought Doreen was so warm and friendly. I liked her right away. A few days later, I spoke with Sharyn and expressed how much fun that evening was and how I enjoyed my conversation with Doreen. I then learned about the devastating tragedy to Kelly-Anne and her family. I had such an ache in my heart, for what they all must have experienced. I felt that same pain, because, my brother was killed by a drunk driver July 15, 1986. Sharyn, myself and a couple of other friends will be getting together tomorrow for breakfast. I can't wait because these women are so sweet and strong and as well as funny! I have read this blog, watched the video of Kelly, looked at all the pics and I have to say, it is so well written and lovely. Kelly is truly loved and remembered.
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