First of all, I didn't think people were reading anymore so I stopped blogging.  Come to find out, my blogs have been missed

So I will try to catch you up.... Craigbird is no longer coming.   The first night I cried and then I thought he realized that I didn't need to be watched so closely.  That I was doing ok on my own.  So now I look for him on occasion, but he has never returned.  But, I am doing better each and every day.  Feeling stronger, more independent and feeling like I am finding MY way in the world.  I know Craig would be proud of me!

Emily and Kyle are doing well too.  Kyle is applying to Grad Schools all over the country to become a Professor in History.  It is his dream and I hope that he gets accepted to the school of his choice. He is also training for the Chicago Marathon, which takes place in October.  He is a running maniac.   Hazel is getting bigger by the day and she loves her grammy   Emily is busy with work, enjoying the puppy and we have been trying to spend more time together, which has been very nice.  

The Simmons Firm is somehow involved with opening a Hospice Center in Illinois.  They called me and asked me if they could name a room, or suite or wing after Craig.  It would be" The Craig Kozicki -----"  Needless to say, after I choked back a few tears, I told them it would be an honor.  It will be dedicated in Feb. and I will go then to the dedication.  His name and his legacy continues to go on!!

I was just interviewed for a "Human Interest Story" that is going to run in "The Telegraph".  It is a paper out of Alton, IL.  If you would like to read it I know you can pull it up.  If I knew how I could set up a link??? Duh!

Now for the BIG news for me.  The Chief Editor of the paper has helped write and publish several books.  Well, he was fascinated by our family's story and would really like me to write a book.  I told him several people over the years have told Craig or I or both, that we should write a book.  So, I am going to read a couple of the books he has published.  If I like them, I think I will write our story as an inspirational book.  (First person)  I will then have some (not sure how this works) of the proceeds go to the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation to Craig's Grant.  It will be an on going fundraiser.  I am going to talk to MARF to see if they will help market the book as well. 

I am still working with the Meso Foundation and doing the Hope Center.  I am also still waiting for my new venture with the Simmons Firm to take off. (I am really excited about that)  So I think I will get busier and busier over the next several months.  I am keeping my promise to stay involved and hopefully make a difference.

ALSO, I am going on my Mediterranean cruise with my friends soon....Yippee!!

I will try to do a better job at the blog....I just thought people weren't reading

Believing....Shelly      (I think my book title should be BELIEVING....What do you think??)