When I heard the news of Kate Spade's death, to say
I was shocked would be an understatement.
It knocked the wind out of me.
The first designer bag I ever purchased for myself was a Kate Spade
Brown Diaper bag. I had fallen in love with it and didn't care that it was
a diaper bag. It was a great tote bag for school and I just loved it.
a diaper bag. It was a great tote bag for school and I just loved it.
It even traveled to Italy with me, where sadly, someone, not
mentioning any names (Hi, Jenn!!) vomited in her but she managed
to make it out ok. In fact, the next year she went to Spain. Anyways,
I loved that bag and carried it for a very long time before she moved
to another loving home.
That bag started my love affair with Kate. I think at one point,
I had like ten of her bags. Ugh, yes I know, I'm a bag addict!!
While most, have moved onto new homes,
I do still have one and will now forever cherish it.
To the outsider looking in, it appeared that Mrs. Spade had it ALL.
You really never know what someone is going through,
the pain they have or the burdens they are carrying. To be in so much pain,
pain that most cannot fathom nor understand, that you take your own life
because you think that is a better choice is utterly heartbreaking. And my
heart literally breaks for her daughter, only thirteen. Much too young to
understand and I pray for her because well her life will
never be the same.
It's been a year since my dear friend, Teddy, took his own life and the
pain of that is still very fresh. Pain is a funny thing, some days it's
manageable and some days it is not. Whenever I hear about one taking
their own life, a profound sadness over comes me. And if I'm being honest,
that sadness stays with me for a bit. However, I'm forever grateful for the
that sadness stays with me for a bit. However, I'm forever grateful for the
time I had with Teddy. I find myself, being more kinder, more patient,
thinking before I speak, being less judgmental
and smiling more. Thank you Teddy!!
The thing with depression is that is doesn't discriminate. All the money in the
world, cannot stop it's destruction. It's still stigmatized and misunderstood. I
had to stop reading the internet because some of the comments were
so gross and insensitive. I wish the world was less judgmental.
We need more love not more hate.
world, cannot stop it's destruction. It's still stigmatized and misunderstood. I
had to stop reading the internet because some of the comments were
so gross and insensitive. I wish the world was less judgmental.
We need more love not more hate.
A smile as well as kindness go a long way.
If you are having thoughts of suicide,
please contact:
please contact:
National Suicide Prevention
1-800-273-8255
The Samaritan's
1-877-870-HOPE(4673)
To Kate Spade, thank you for making
some of the best purses. You
were effervescent and will be missed.
were effervescent and will be missed.
May you be at peace.
Best,
Marie
