Car Wash-How it went....

Hey everyone! I am proud to state that the car wash was a BIG success! Together we raised a total of $342.00 dollars which all goes towards the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention! Thank-you all so much for all of the support!! We had many friends and family come out and support the cause. And we meet many new faces which was great. Many people shared their stories about how they have been touched by suicide. Again, I want to state that I am sorry for your loss, they (your loved ones) can not be replaced.

Up in the lovely picture is a little beauty name Riley. Her mother is one of my great friends, and they stopped by to show their support. It's always great to see people of all ages coming out to support the cause! I owe a big thank-you to my cousins, Brittany and her friend Cassie, Bryan and David as well as my Aunt Deb and Uncle Curtis. This car wash would have not been possible without them. Thank-you all!! And because of all of this great support we are saving lives!

SAVE THE DATE!

CAR WASH FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION!

DATE: Saturday, June 12th

TIME: 11:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

WHERE: Metro Bank in Camp Hill (Right by Giant and Barnes and Nobles)

Bitter Sweet

Yup, that's me in my cap and gown! I am proud to say I have recently graduated from Harrisburg Area Community College with my associates degree in Psychology. Next I am off to Penn State to earn my bachelor's degree and then my masters in Psycholgy. I felt amazing that night. I had taken a great set in my educational career. There's no doubt I was smiling like crazy with pride. But it wasn't all so grand. Because as I look at this photo, there is someone missing. Next to me is my loving Aunt, then my Grandmother and lastly my cousin. Three strong women that have been there for me. But after taking this picture, I cried. Here I am doing something great in my life, and she is not here to see it...it was like I was abandoned. My heart was being crushed because of so many reasons. I wanted to be happy, but she wasn't there. I was mad that I was not letting myself be happy, then felt guilty for feeling that way. Yah I know totally confusing. It was like all the grief and sorrow I had of losing my mother came back.
I hate knowing that when these moments happen in my life she won't be there. She won't be there to give me a congratulatory hug, give me a pat on the shoulder, or to just even say she is proud. That night I promised myself something, that no matter how hard it is in life, with the grief and sorrow,I will do great things to make myself proud.