When it comes to lessons of the heart, sometimes these lessons are riddled with pain and loss. In my case, it was my daughter who taught me about the purest love and the deepest sorrow. Jody died in 2006 from an accidental prescription overdose. Through the process of grief, I found forgiveness not only for the doctors who supplied her with drugs, but for everyone including myself, who enabled her. I made a decision
not to let blame rent space in my head, otherwise my heart would harden. I was left to put the broken pieces of my life together. I made conscious decision to mend my heart with love, compassion and forgiveness. All that remains of the past are cherished memories and the peace beyond understanding...
