To think that I am enjoying a wonderful weekend and actually feeling guilty about it, you might need to read this for context:
http://momastery.com/blog/2013/05/26/we-remember/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=we-remember
Yes, long weekends are good things. Also, I am filled with gratitude for heroes -- so many, many kinds of heroes.

Respect, Grief, Love, Reminders

I have been at a loss for words, and grateful for those who know what to say:

http://yeahgoodtimes.blogspot.com/2013/05/in-memoriam.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+YeahGoodTimes+%28Yeah.+Good+times.%29&utm_content=Google+Reader 

http://www.autismwonderland.com/2013/05/honoring-mikaelalynch.html

http://theconnorchronicles.wordpress.com/2013/05/20/the-loss-of-a-child/

http://www.stuartduncan.name/autism/until-it-happens-to-you-honoring-mikaela-lynch/

http://joeyandymom.blogspot.com/2013/05/for-mikaela-owen-and-their-families.html

I am simply heartsick for the families of Mikaela and Owen.