June 2016

Our meeting began with a warm welcome to our newest member ♥ Paula.  We were very happy to see Bennett return while on crew rest, in between the many countries his career takes him.  His keen observance of how our lives are now intermeshed with the...

GRASP Meeting Follow Up – May, 2016

Friday night we welcomed Karen, Valerie and Kim to our meeting, as always our arms and hearts open as they shared their stories and feeling with us.  A special mention to Kim (Linda’s daughter), who has recently given birth to a beautiful baby girl Allie Ryan...

April 2016

Last night we welcomed Janet and Santiago to our group with open arms.  Janet has been receiving our group emails for a few years now, however health related issues have prevented her from joining us.  I may have mentioned before,…..there are many people that I...

February 2016

Friday night we welcomed Mike, Claire and Michael to our group. As always our arms and hearts were opened wide as we spoke of our loss, our love and our lives as we make this profound adjustment without the physical presence of our loved ones. We have come to...

December 2015

As we gathered Friday night, we listened to music (playlist created by Chrissy 🙂 from summer BBQ) enjoyed delicious appetizers, lasagna and amazing desserts. We discussed ways of protecting ourselves from hurtful comments regarding Addiction Disease. Some of our...

GRASP Meeting Follow Up – Feb 2015

Many thanks to all who attended last nights meeting. For many it was courageous just walking through the door. We welcomed Stuart, Shelly, Tova, Larry, Carol, Lee, Mike and Annette. The sharing of stories, thoughts and emotions left us connected in an understanding of...

December 2014

As we gathered for what we thought would be the meeting we are most familiar with, we were informed and all shared very heavy hearts for Frank and Margaret; who lost their second son (less than a year apart) on December 8th due to a car accident. We were, of course,...

GRASP Meeting Follow up – September 2014

Hi to all, Gathering this month we welcomed with open arms new members, Margaret and Frank, Donna, Terry and Robin. As well as Patti and Steven, returning.  Understanding the newness of their grief as well as meeting with us for the first time, we praise them for...

GRASP Meeting Follow Up – January 2014

As we welcomed three new families, we shared in their pain of loss for their loved ones. As we begin to share our stories and feelings, we take solace in knowing that we can share, cry, laugh and even yell surrounded by those who understand.  Many have joined the...

Welcome

As our lives go through many changes, our memories remain the foundation of the bond and love that we all share. Welcome to Billy’s website, a private place where we can visit, express our thoughts, share memories, post pictures and view photo galleries of many...