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Things I Want to Remember

Dear Casey, I want to remember the pure love in your Dad’s voice when he told us he’d been going over to have coffee with your Mom at the funeral home every morning since she passed away. Although in the … Continue reading

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Unpacked

It only took 1 year for us to unpack everything since moving into our house. We finished last weekend and it feels like a weight has been lifted. What was left were the unnecessary things… pictures, memories, decorations. I forgot … Continue reading

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Resolve

I have read so many posts about New Years resolutions. It is that time of year, the time for beginnings. The time for the notion of a blank slate. The notion that somehow the world is shining and bright, and … Continue reading

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Gone

“I’m never going to see her again. Ever.” Your words fall into the air between us. Heavy with the weight of their reality. Slowly, I shake my head. Left to right. Left to right. I turn and look out the … Continue reading

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Merry Christmas!

Just a quick note from my new tablet with a wireless bluetooth keyboard (I’m so fancy now!) Here’s a couple of pictures from our Christmas! Hope your holiday was wonderful, I hope to be back writing more soon.

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On The Day You Died

On the day you died, Casey woke up and told me that he had a wonderful dream about you. You were 20 years younger, and telling him about a wonderful meal you’d just eaten. On the day you died, it … Continue reading

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May Angels Lead You In

I wish you so much love and peace in your next journey, Charlene. And know that I will keep my promise to you – I will always take care of your son. Spread your wings, fly without pain, and may … Continue reading

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Calling all angels..

We got word yesterday that Casey’s mom has little time left on Earth. A few weeks. We’re leaving for Maine this afternoon, but I can’t wrap my head around it. How do you say goodbye? How do you help your … Continue reading

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In The Quiet

I spent the last two days home sick. For the record, I am terrible at staying home sick. I get frustrated when I don’t feel well enough to do anything. I couldn’t even read. So I slept. And watched terrible TV. … Continue reading

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This and That (aka random stream of thoughts)

We’ve been married for FOUR years. So we returned to the scene of the crime. Maine was beautiful and kind to us. And I got to give this one a bunch of hugs. But I miss her already. And we … Continue reading

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