Christine, Words cannot express the gratitude that I have for what you and Jimmy did for us. You both knew how difficult it was for me to change Rob’s carpet. Jimmy, thank you for saving a piece of Rob’s carpet, and thank you both for making me the most special gift out of it. I will keep this forever! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Last night, I was asked to attend a community meeting. The meeting was held to help educate the public on sober living, and to give people an opportunity to ask questions. I sat with people that I love and consider to be my family. Some I work with, some are my dearest friends, and some have gone through Rob’s house and are now living their best lives. The rest of the room was filled with community members. I have never … Read More
For me, Facebook is a platform for expressing things that matter, things that help other people who may be going through a similar situation, and for connection. Sharing and writing about my journey of grief is therapeutic, and it helps me to process. Writing helps me to bring my emotions to the surface, and try to release some of the power that they hold over me. It is easy for me to talk about the gifts and the blessings that … Read More
For me, Facebook is a platform for expressing things that matter, things that help other people who may be going through a similar situation, and for connection. Sharing and writing about my journey of grief is therapeutic, and it helps me to process. Writing helps me to bring my emotions to the surface, and try to release some of the power that they hold over me. It is easy for me to talk about the gifts and the blessings that … Read More
Every time that I look down at this, I will be reminded… My life ended, yet began in so many ways on this date. Rob’s initials are the meaning behind the name. His name lays beautifully on my skin. This is the name of the sober house, named after Rob; a safe place where women come to begin their journeys of recovery and start to reclaim their lives back. This is the name of my book. It was written to … Read More
Yesterday afternoon we ordered new carpet for the bedrooms. Yesterday evening I walked by Rob’s room. Immediately I thought about how Dennis pulled Rob off of his bed, placed him on the floor and began CPR to try and save his life. I was instantly consumed with grief, and now I am wondering whether I can put new carpet in Rob’s room. It is the last place Rob was before he was taken away from me. Rob’s room remains exactly … Read More
Go to Amazon or Barnes and Noble for kindle or direct shipping… This is the 3rd edition to Gutters and Roses. My hope is reading this you see the ripple effect we can have on the lives of others by merely showing love and compassion. This edition is dedicated to two such individuals named George Butler and Isiah Robertson. Both of these men impacted my life tremendously and encouraged me to carry on the ripple. All proceeds go to Heroin-The … Read More
Eighteen years ago, something extraordinary was set into motion…. Tim Weber went from sleeping under bridges, constantly looking for his next fix to surrendering his life to something bigger. He found the courage to walk into a hospital, ask for help and was determined to never look back. He took a chance on himself. Tim opened a flower shop (Cattails Country Florist), opened two sober homes, started the Triangle Recovery Club, and now works for our state’s attorney’s office. I … Read More
What a nice night of fellowship, love, acceptance and community support. Dimitri, since the day that I met you, you have been one of my biggest supporters. You always seem to sense when I’m struggling, and you make it a point to call and check on me. I notice these things. Thank you for having me speak last night at the 3rd Annual Halloween Bash & Fundraiser for RAA. Sharing my story helps me to realize that I am not … Read More
Celebrating Audrey Cimino… Thank you for making our community a wonderful place to heal, to give and to make a difference. Lives are forever changed because you cared Audrey recently retired from many years of service at the Community Foundation of Carroll County.