Category Archives: Life after John's Death
NIH and the Government Shutdown
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
Ferris Wheel
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
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Prayers for George
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
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Pre-K saga
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
Making peace with the lawnmower
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
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Some days Friday feels more like a Monday…
Kiddo woke up before I did and I was still groggy and hadn’t gotten much sleep. I’d been up way too late again- I haven’t been able to fall asleep well since John died and I’m a night owl. So, … Continue reading
Posted in Dogs, Life after John's Death, Nathaniel
Tagged Beagle, dog, Friday, Gadget, Happy Friday, kiddo, mess, Monday, Nathaniel, not so housebroken, paper towels, Pee, Peed, running, sleep
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The dentist!
Kiddo and I had our dentist appointments and I’m glad to report we survived. Raising a three year old is quite an adventure! The last appointment we had he was a total pill and refused to even get his teeth … Continue reading
Posted in Life after John's Death, Nathaniel
Tagged dental office, dentist, three year old
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My child’s first label
I’ve been urged to look into the public school’s Pre-K program for Nathaniel. It’s free. It has bus service and Kindergarten isn’t what it used to be. Now kids pretty much need to know their numbers and alphabet and be … Continue reading
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Tagged cancer, death, firefighters, label, Maryland, melanoma, Pre-K, public education, public shools, single, single parent, State of Maryland
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Difficult conversations
Today, I had a conversation with my three year old son about the importance of skin checks and watching his skin for signs of changes. I told him if he ever has a mole that changes that he has to … Continue reading
Rainbows & Mourning Doves 