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Conversations with a dear friend- “How were you able to get through John’s death without therapy or meds?”
A few days ago, I had a great conversation with a dear friend of mine. The miles separate us, but we talk almost weekly on the phone and I consider her to be one of my closest friends. We talked … Continue reading
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Why is it that humans are so good at congratulating and suck at consoling?
Some promotions were announced today, which resulted in a number of “Congratulations!” “Well deserved!” and “Couldn’t have happened to a better person!” that rang through the air. Smiles were shared and happiness abounded. That same day, I talked to someone … Continue reading
Lesson in perspective
At work, we were part of a contest for a food bank. Boxes and cans were arranged to make “art.” For several days, I walked by the finished completion and could not for the life of me figure out what … Continue reading
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Married to widowed
July 20, 2009, I went to bed married. On July 21, 2009, I went to bed a widow. Funny how the span of 24 hours can forever change a life. For those of you with loving spouses give them a … Continue reading
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Morning Conversation
So, kiddo and I are having a morning conversation. We’re talking about the things we like about his school. It’s my turn and I say that I enjoy having free time and getting to hang out with a friend of … Continue reading
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Tagged forever and ever always, John, love, marriage, Nathaniel, pre-school, school
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A firefighter’s tribute
Whether you love it or hate it Facebook is often a great way to connect. Today, a friend tagged me in a post, I clicked it to discover this. along with this text Honoring two friends who will now go … Continue reading
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Tagged Chris Good, EGH, Everyone Goes Home, facebook, fire service, firefighter, John Smith, Keep the Faith, KTF, Remember Fallen Brothers, RFB, Sam Terry
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Out of the Mouths of Babes- Friends
We’re watching a presentation on “Forgotten Fair Hill.” The room is packed. Before I signed up for the presentation, I had checked to make sure kiddo would be welcome and we were cleared, so I signed up. If there is … Continue reading
Grief Quote- Earl Grollman
Grief is not a disorder, a disease or a sign of weakness. It is an emotional, physical and spiritual necessity, the price you pay for love. The only cure for grief is to grieve. – Earl Grollman I stumbled across … Continue reading
Election Day
Four years ago, we went to the polls together. John took Nathaniel with him to vote and even let kiddo help him select his choices. John was tickled pink to take kiddo to take part in his first election. Nathaniel … Continue reading
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SHE GETS IT!!! “You don’t need closure to heal.”
“Meet me where I’m at!” Nancy Berns truly “gets” it!!! FINALLY, somebody who can put into words the process of dealing with grief… or even hard times- like a health crisis. “YOU DON’T NEED CLOSURE TO HEAL…” It’s not about … Continue reading
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Rainbows & Mourning Doves 