Still waiting to hear details about putting Billy to rest...
In the meantime I know we are all in limbo with our feelings.We all will deal in our own way. My gift back to him is doing things I believe would make Billy happy. I can assure you we have things in the works for a get together this summer...the goal will be a day of love and fun so He can look down and see us all together doing something for Him...
PLUS....we never did throw him a 50th Birthday party.
(ok, confession time, the party planner that I am is feeling guilty)
Any one that knew Billy, knew he was a HUGE family guy fan. Now listen carefully to the pronunciation of Whip when they talk about cool whip in this video clip....those old time Billy friends will remember WHI..ffle ball with Billy.
Now I am not privy to release a date or details yet but here are some clues about what we are cooking up...music, food , beer, ......the green monster.....and WHiffle ball!!!! .......and ....I'm thinking any money we raise that succeeds Billy's needs should be donated to a good cause. What are your thoughts on the benefactor to be the "Meriden Humane Society"?...or maybe to a program that would help someone in crisis like him???
If anyone is interested in helping out please let me know.
Peace,
Lisa
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ReplyDeleteThe three previous comments where removed because they were becoming mean spirited. This can NOT be allowed here.
ReplyDeleteCertianly, if someone struggling with the circumstances of Billy's passing is reaching out for help, PLEASE know that there IS help out there.
my bad,
ReplyDeletemy apologies,
i was not close to billy, but the love shown here in his blogspot hit too close to home, for i too, like billy, about a month and a half after my 50th did not want to go on one more day........
there was no intention to be mean, i went on this blogspot to see the comfort you have shown one another and in this way, get to know billy better and the friends and love ones who are honoring him with a party so he will always remain alive in your hearts, i think this is commendable, for sure
i was just reminded of my own feelings of dispair and depression and how i am reminded of how hopeless this cruel world can seem to be, yet how precious life can be if you just give it one more day
no one could have saved billy, no one should feel that they didn't do enough to help him.
like the highs and lows of substance abuse, depression can get a grip on you so tight, no family or friend can do anything to change that, not those closest to you
i'm still here because i failed twice to cut short the life i've been blessed with (maybe the third time's the charm?), so i find peace in the Serenity Prayer and leave you with one last ray of hope
yesterday is history
tomorrow is a mystery
today is a gift, that's why it's called
the present
I wonder if you know what a blessing YOU are for posting back. I appreciate your respect. Not only did you come forward to apologize (HUGE!) but you shared your pain and your feelings and offered hope and inspiration. This blog is here for this very reason. Thank you for this comment. You very likely could of helped someone by sharing.
ReplyDeleteMy deepest desire and prayer is that Billy’s experience creates an opportunity for us to learn from. We all know that life can really , really be shitty and scarey and lonely, sometimes the pain blinds us from seeing what is on the other side of the crap. But life a gift full of amazing beauty, lessons and love. We are all in this together. We all have a purpose. We ALL can make a difference. All it takes is the tiniest thing sometimes i.e. a smile, a phone call, a chocolate cake, a hug. Can you just imagine if the whole world for one hour “Payed it forward” ?
You are right that what Billy did is no ones fault. There is nothing we can do to change this tragic loss.
The Serenity Prayer Rocks!
I met a man through my daughter who has taken his life of adversity and has created a very cool mission to encourage people to “Love this Life” check him out http://www.lovethislife.net
Thank you for sharing…love & light is being sent your way!
Peace,
Lisa