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web. This page is created to memorialize 4 very special Angels that have touched my life and changed me into the woman that I am today. I hope that after meeting my Angels, you will feel as if they have had some impact on your life as well.
To the women and men on the SPALS and Infanlos suport lists...I give all of you my heartfelt gratitude, for the love, compassion and support that you have shown me. Each one of you has touched my life and I cry and rejoice as I get a *glimpse* into your lives. My wish is that God Bless each one of you and one day may we no longer have empty arms.
My name is Rhonda and I am 32 years old. I have been married to Danny for 13 years, and this man is truly my soul-mate. It hasn't been an easy 13 years and we have definitley had our share of heartbreak and tribulations. We have lost 3 children during this marriage and are currently trying to conceive. Losing a child is never easy and in some cases the couples are not able to stay together. Thank God that I was able to find someone that would support me in everything that I chose to undertake in my life. I'd be lost without him...no question about that!!!!
This is me, Danny and my step-mother Pat. It was taken at my father's summer place in Kinsale, Virginia.
We have 2 dogs , Honey and Baby and 2 cats, Misty and Chelsea. Sometimes I feel like I'm running a zoo because I am always taking in stray animals and finding them good homes.
This is my baby, Honey. We've had her for 7 years. If you look closely the red thing hanging out of her mouth is a baby pacifier. She confiscated it from my niece Caitlyn and wouldn't give it up. She's always carrying it around with her. I will be adding more pictures of my other pets as soon as I get them scanned.
My mother, Marilyn, is still alive and married to a wonderful man named John. Mom is a recovering alcoholic and is in Alcoholics Anonymous. She is my best friend and has been a great source of inspiration to me. I don't know what I would do without her in my life. She taught me to be myself and to never settle for anything less than the best.
My sister, Robin, is living with us and trying to get her life back together. She is a recovering alcoholic and addict and is also a survivor of domestic abuse. Her abuser is currently in jail, and due to be released in May. She goes back to court for 2 more cases against him in May, so hopefully he won't see the outside of a jail cell for more than a few days. I admire the strength and courage that she has shown in fighting to reclaim her life. Like my mother she is also involved in Alcoholics Anonymous. I am so grateful to the men and women in this program that has helped me to *get my family back*. I have learned that alcoholism is a disease and there is nothing that I can do to *fix* my family. It's something that the individual must want and do on their own.
I have one adopted brother, James Maurice Wagoner, who I have not seen in almost 12 years. We are desperately trying to find him, but have had no luck in doing so. If anyone has any information or tips on locating a lost loved one please email me with the suggestions. Jim's last know address was Orlando, Florida.
However, the one person that has made the biggest impact on my life is my father, Sidney. I lost him on December 10, 1997 after a long battle with renal failure and other health problems. Daddy was my rock and taught me so much about loving and being compassionate to people. He let me know that it's okay to show my feelings and to never be ashamed of them. His story and my tribute to him can be seen on his page that I am creating for him now. He is truly me hero and I miss him more than words can every say.
My hobbies include gardening, reading, writing short stories and anything that can be done in the fresh outdoors. Ever since the deaths of my children I have been collecting Angels and Precious Moments figurines. I also collect Winnie the Pooh, Tigger and Unicorn figurines. I've recently discovered Snow Globes at the Disney Store and that's become a favorite addiction of mine. Danny says *if it's glass and expensive then I'm going to collect it.* He's right about that!!! I also love designing web pages in my spare time and I can spend hours on the internet, chatting with friends or just surfing to see what's new. It has opened up a whole new world to me and I cherish the friends that I have made on here.
For those of you who have experienced the loss of a child, and know there is nothing more painful, I've created pages to memorialize all of our Angels. I am going to include web sites and support groups that have helped me and allowed me to begin to heal...it's a long journey and I now know that I am a survivor and my life has been blessed by having these Angels in my life. My daughter's are always with me and I know that one day we will meet again, and I truly believe that they are watching me and their father from Heaven and are proud of who we are. My wish is to one day bring a child home, to fill these empty arms and the hole that is in my heart. Gabrielle and Elizabeth I will always love you my very, very special Angels from God.
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