Category Archives: John

NIH and the Government Shutdown

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Mary K. Smith

Across my news feed in Facebook this article shows-http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2013/10/03/patients-admitted-to-clinical-trials-losing-hope-as-gov-shutdown-continues/ 8-Year-Old Cancer Patient Among Those Affected By Government Shutdown October 3, 2013 5:35 PM View Comments Reporting Jessica Kartalija BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Every week, hundreds of patients, including children, are admitted to new … Continue reading →

Posted in Life after John's Death, Stage IV, Stage IV melanoma | Tagged Government Shutdown, National Institute of Health, NIH | Leave a comment

Ferris Wheel

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Mary K. Smith

Driving home, I spotted a ferris wheel at a carnival. It was beautiful against the backdrop of the night sky… bright flashing lights drew attention to the ride. My mind wandered to my last ferris wheel ride… with John… at … Continue reading →

Posted in Community Fire Company of Rising Sun, John, Life after John's Death | Tagged carnival, Carry On, ferris wheel, John, Lean on Me | Leave a comment

Prayers for George

Posted on August 25, 2012 by Mary K. Smith

Today, kiddo and I were having lunch at one of our favorite establishments, Miss Oxford Diner. One of the waitresses loves kiddo and the two of them were having fun. We were almost finished our lunch and kiddo was filled … Continue reading →

Posted in Life after John's Death, Nathaniel, Relay for Live, Stage IV | Tagged cancer, Cancer Dislike, Cure Like, Dislike, George, John, kiddo, Like, Lisa, Maryland Crab Soup, Miss Oxford Diner, Nathaniel, prayers, Relay for Life | Leave a comment

Pre-K saga

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Mary K. Smith

I had mentioned previously how I worried that my son was being “labeled” because of his father’s death. Apparently, the public school isn’t that concerned because we found out that kiddo didn’t get in… well, rather probing questions determined that … Continue reading →

Posted in Life after John's Death, Nathaniel | Tagged Cecil County Public Schools, honored, Janes, John, kiddo, mourned, Nathaniel, Pre-K | 1 Comment

Moonlit profile

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Mary K. Smith

A full moon shines brightly over the summer sky, tonight. As I walked towards the field, I glanced at the horse walking towards me, my heart stopped for a second… the image… the profile was that of my very beloved … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Horses, Leaky Creek, Life after John's Death, Nathaniel | Tagged eyes playing tricks, Full Moon, images, John, Leaky Creek, Leaky Creek Farm, look alike, looked alike, mon, mother, Nathaniel, profile, Remi, Remington, second, shadows, smile, son, Squall | Leave a comment

Due date

Posted on July 14, 2012 by Mary K. Smith

July 14th, 2008 was my due date. Kiddo was showing no signs of budging, so John and I did exactly everything we shouldn’t have done… we went to Annapolis… probably a good hour maybe more away from the hospital. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Annapolis Fire Department, Nathaniel, Pre-stage IV | Tagged Annapolis, Annapolis Fire Department, Chipotle, Due Date, firefighters, John, Nathaniel | Leave a comment

Making peace with the lawnmower

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Mary K. Smith

Sunday evening, I made peace with the zero turn mower. It may seem strange, but it’s actually a big step. John used to mow. I didn’t even know how to drive the zero turn. He’d tried to show me when … Continue reading →

Posted in Life after John's Death, Nathaniel | Tagged John Deere, lawnmower, Longood Gardens, mower, zero turn | 1 Comment