Our First Christmas has passed since Dave passed away. It was filled with laughter, joy and a little sadness. I keep wondering where I pull my strength from, how I can move forward without feeling lost in pain and sadness. Maybe it’s just who I am and that I don’t get lost in those feelings.Continue reading “Our 1st Christmas”
Author Archives: Sabrina J. Adams-Schlag (Syryn TheVoice)
Preparing for the Winter Holidays
Every year you prepare for the holidays. Purchasing gifts, making plans to spend time with family and friends. This is the cycle that we live due to holidays that we celebrate. It doesn’t change with the loss of a loved one. It doesn’t change even though you are not sure you can think about beingContinue reading “Preparing for the Winter Holidays”
The Fall Struggles
It’s been a while since I have shared how we are doing because we are still settling into what normal looks like. It shifts a bit every month and there are days that are great, good and not so much. Our continued journey has hit a few snags and additional challenges throughout the last coupleContinue reading “The Fall Struggles”
Kids back to something normal
On September 1, 2021 the kids started back at school, in person. They are very happy to be back among friends and being in a physical school. This also makes me happy as I don’t have to fight with them every day to do their schoolwork and focus on what needs to be done relatedContinue reading “Kids back to something normal”
Things you miss
You don’t fully realize what you like, love or need from someone until they arn’t there to provide those things. It’s hard to know how much you truly rely on your partner until they aren’t there to support, provide encouragement and intimate love. For those of you reading this who have lost a partner eitherContinue reading “Things you miss”
Communication only Makes Your Relationships Stronger
A few days ago I had an interesting conversation with a gentleman while we were travelling. I learned alot about him in a very short amount of time. He was separated and somewhat bitter about being asked to move out. He had two twin daughters who were a few years older than my kids. HeContinue reading “Communication only Makes Your Relationships Stronger”
Beaverlodge Summer Trip 2021
This is the first big trip that we have taken as a family both since Dave passed and for about a year. It has it’s moments where it doesn’t feel real that Dave is gone. Even though he is not physically here. To start our trip we went to Edmonton and stayed over night inContinue reading “Beaverlodge Summer Trip 2021”
Moving Forward
It still doesn’t seem real that Dave is gone. The kids and I still have conversations that it just feels like he has been out a work a long time. Though this past few days with the truck in the shop Dax feels the loss a bit more. Dave’s truck has been sitting infront ofContinue reading “Moving Forward”
Grief…Life…The Continued Experience
It’s been 7 weeks since Dave passed away and while talking about him dying is getting easier, the living without him is getting harder. I knew that I would hit this stage at some point and looking back of the last month and a half I realize that I have been numb and just movingContinue reading “Grief…Life…The Continued Experience”
In Memory of David Adams
David (Dave) Leslie Adams was born on January 17, 1980 in Calgary to MaryAnne (Stotz) and Leslie (Les) Adams. He grew up in Okotoks before moving to Calgary after he completed high school. During his early years he enjoyed getting into trouble with his brother, Mark, and spending time outdoors camping, skiing and playing football.Continue reading “In Memory of David Adams”
The Adams-Schlag Family 