Category Archives: Pre-stage IV
Due date
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
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Happy Birthday, Remington!
Our dear little Remington… ok, not so little.. Remi turned NINE, today!!! On May 16th, 2003, Squall delivered a healthy colt. My friend, Erin, helped with the delivery as she’d been a part of many more foalings than I had. … Continue reading
Annual skin check
Today, I had my annual skin check. Part of me just wants to forgo it… to never set foot in a dermatologists office… to not be surrounded with video and photos of irregular moles… to not relive the painful memories… … Continue reading
Posted in Life after John's Death, Nathaniel, Pre-stage IV
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McDonald’s memory
There I was… waiting… waiting… waiting… in the drive thru line. The lady at the first window was sweet and courteous and then after much more waiting she appeared at the second window with my order. She was equally as … Continue reading
Photo a Day 12-6-10
A very unimpressive photo to most… but hopefully a step in the right direction. The gym was an oasis for me after losing John. It’s one place where I can go and have some “me” time with no concerns or … Continue reading
Posted in Friends, Nathaniel, Pre-stage IV
Tagged 5K, 7-21-2007, 7-21-2009, gym, gym bag, jogging, Ripkin stadium, Run to Cooperstown, running, stuck with us, walking
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RIP Winnie
Today, I had my second difficult, heart wrenching decision of the year. Winnie went downhill last night. She started crying and couldn’t walk straight. She was scared. I was terrified she wouldn’t make it through the night and didn’t want … Continue reading
Posted in Cats, Leaky Creek, Life after John's Death, Nathaniel, Pre-stage IV
Tagged buried, Dr. Foster, dug grave, euthanize, grave, John, Kari, Kit Kat, Stray Gray, Toby, true friend, vet, Winnie
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Sometimes things happen and you just have to take them as a sign
Yesterday, kiddo was playing upstairs and he came downstairs with a necklace and insisted that I put it on. I don’t wear jewelry that often other- usually just my ring. It’s not normal that kiddo brings me jewelry and insists … Continue reading
Posted in Horses, Nathaniel, Pre-stage IV
Tagged Anniversary, John, Nathaniel, September 17th, wedding
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“Nathaniel & Daddy” A story for Nathaniel written by me…
I made a Shutterfly photo book for Nathaniel. I figured since he doesn’t have a father that he can celebrate Father’s Day with, I’ll try my best to bring his father to him. Below is the link… I hope you … Continue reading
Posted in Annapolis Fire Department, Cats, Community Fire Company of Rising Sun, Cycling, Events in honor of John, Firefighting, Friends, Horses, Leaky Creek, Life after John's Death, LiveStrong Challenge, Nathaniel, Pre-stage IV
Tagged bringing daddy to Nathaniel, John, photo book, Shutterfly
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Rainbows & Mourning Doves 