...such things have to happen. Life throws you these terrible, terrible curve balls. Dammit.
My mother-in-law called us a couple of hours ago to inform us that Mel's little sister, Cassandra is no longer with us. I didn't get to know Cass very well, but I do know how much she suffered through her life. I just hope that she has finally found the peace she was seeking.












Oh I'm so sorry to hear this. One of my young cousins died on Christmas Eve and it changed the whole holidays for us. Hoping your family get through this together.
Posted by: Pauline | Wednesday, 02 January 2008 at 03:11 PM
I'm so sorry, Rashida. That's a really sad what to start the year.
Posted by: Jen | Wednesday, 02 January 2008 at 03:46 PM
Aarrgghh. Just makes you feel so helpless and small and fragile. So sorry, and I'll be praying for the family.
Posted by: Mystele | Wednesday, 02 January 2008 at 04:39 PM
I'm so sorry, Rashida. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts.
Posted by: kayla_d | Wednesday, 02 January 2008 at 04:46 PM
I'm so sorry.
Posted by: Lil' d | Wednesday, 02 January 2008 at 04:57 PM
i'm so sorry.
Posted by: cindy k | Wednesday, 02 January 2008 at 05:29 PM
Dear Rashida, I am so sorry to hear this. My thoughts are with you and your family. *hugs*
Posted by: Maritza | Wednesday, 02 January 2008 at 06:40 PM
Sending you all much love and good thoughts! I'm so very sorry for your loss.
Posted by: judi | Wednesday, 02 January 2008 at 09:18 PM
Oh no, I'm so very sorry.
Posted by: beki | Wednesday, 02 January 2008 at 09:29 PM
It is always so sad to lose a young person. I'll be keeping a good thought for you and the rest of your family.
Posted by: Marisa | Wednesday, 02 January 2008 at 11:16 PM
So sorry to hear such terrible news. You have my sympathy.
Posted by: Oiyi | Wednesday, 02 January 2008 at 11:28 PM
Dear Rashida - My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Posted by: DianeM | Thursday, 03 January 2008 at 05:59 AM
It's never a happy day to hear news like this. I'm so sorry you had to. :(
Posted by: Muralimanohar | Thursday, 03 January 2008 at 08:04 AM
I'm sorry for your family's loss. Prayers for peace and healing.
Posted by: janice | Thursday, 03 January 2008 at 08:35 AM
Rashida,
I am saddened by the news of your loss. In my own little way I've tried to help. Please visit your email.
Regards,
Brooke
Posted by: BrookeLaine Design Studio | Thursday, 03 January 2008 at 08:50 AM
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers.
Posted by: Sherri | Thursday, 03 January 2008 at 09:43 AM
You're all in my thoughts and prayers.
Posted by: Candy | Thursday, 03 January 2008 at 10:48 AM
*hug* :'(
Posted by: Pink Sky | Thursday, 03 January 2008 at 11:11 AM
I'm so sorry!
Posted by: Kajsa | Thursday, 03 January 2008 at 03:34 PM
oh rashida,
i am so very sorry for your loss.
please know that i will be praying for all of you.
Posted by: melissa deakin | Thursday, 03 January 2008 at 04:58 PM
so so sorry, rashida. sending you all warm wishes of comfort and peace.
xoxo
Posted by: jennifer | Thursday, 03 January 2008 at 07:35 PM
I feel so sorry for you and your family! 100 hugs to you form me
Posted by: linda | Friday, 04 January 2008 at 03:23 AM
This is so sad. *hugs* My prayers are with all of you.
Posted by: Sasha Farina | Saturday, 05 January 2008 at 10:34 AM