Remarks by Col. Purdham at Funeral

I received this copy from Col. Aldon E. Purdham, Jr. who shared these thoughts at Maris's funeral..  These kind words meant so much to us.  We are so proud of Maris, and so sad for him, at the same time.  We miss him more with each passing day.

Got the File

I was up late last night, reading the report that came in the mail, which I had requested through a FOIA form back in November.

My thoughts and feelings are in a turmoil; and I have not finished reading it yet.

I am disappolinted that many parts of the investigation were not submitted to me because they consist of "privileged information."  U S Code citations are provided, and I want to read the test of the law myself.  I may go ahead and submit another FOIA form to other agencies for more reports.

Anyway I am letting everyone know that the report came.  I will blog about it little  by little.

The dark mist that sppears whenever i try to connect to  Maris is still there.  I ask everyone once again to pray for maris.  Ask that his soul and his spirit may be completely healed.  Ask that he (and I) be released from this smoke or mist that obscures  the way to Maris core.

Pray that Maris does not rush back into incarnation, but that he takes the time to slowly and completely heal.

Maris's Birthday 2010

Some of Maris's best friends came over on the weekend before his birthday.  We lit candles on Maris's birthday cake, and sang "Happy Birthday" to him.

We talked about what the last year had brought to us.

A lot of really fun craziness had always taken place at Maris's birthday parties.  So after a while we went in the back yard and lit some firecrackers in his honor.

We talked for a while longer.  It was a sSunday night.  But I was grateful beyonnd words that this gathering had taken place.  Special thanks to Peter Carparrelli for organizing it.

You guys are all very precious to me.  You were special to Maris, and so you are special to me too,

Thank you for being part of Maris's life.

See you all again next year! 

November 16, 2010

We have been attending L.O.S.S. support group meeting s on LaSalle St. the 3rd Tuesday of every month.  It turned out that Maris's birthday fell on this particular Tuesday.  I was grateful we had an opportunity to be with people who would understand on this special day.  We brought a birthday cake to the meeting, and asked the people to gather round the cake.  We gave each person a candle,. and asked them to make a wish and light the candle for Maris and add it to the cake.

Visit From Dan and Jeff

Two of Maris's dearest friends stopped by to visit on Sunday January 9.  Dan was home on leave.  He had not been able to attend Maris's birthday party in November.   We are so grateful for these special people, who treasure Maris's memory along with us.

Sylvia Browne

I am reading Psychic: My Life in Two Worlds, by Sylvia Browne.

I came across the following:

please do as Sylvia says.  Of course we have no knowledge that comes from direct experience of the Spirit World.  But in case there really is a Holding Place, please pray every day for these sous.  It sounds as if prayers, positive energy, and healing can help them.  Let's all do this unceasingly.