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One year ago today…

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Mary K. Smith

One year ago today at this time, I was a wife. Before evening, I was a widow. A lot of reflecting, soul searching, memories, and tears have taken place over the last few weeks. Yesterday, thinking about the circle of … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Ann!!!

Posted on April 14, 2010 by Mary K. Smith

Today is Ann’s birthday. But, she’s not here to celebrate. Sadly, Ann passed away from cancer in 2004… She never got to see us build our dream home… She never got to see us get married… She never got to … Continue reading →

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Forever 35

Posted on November 9, 2009 by Mary K. Smith

Today, would have been John’s 36th birthday, but instead he’ll forever remain 35. I don’t quite know what I have planned for the day. I plan to get some yellow roses to take to the cemetery. It may seem silly, … Continue reading →

Posted in Life after John's Death, Nathaniel, Pre-stage IV | Tagged Ann, annoying, birthday, card, flowers, forever 35, gift, go out to dinner, Homedics, John, Nathaniel, never told him, off work, outback, peace, sound machine, sound spa clock, tradition, white noise | Leave a comment

Funeral pics are up on www.leakycreek.com- Part I

Posted on September 24, 2009 by Mary K. Smith

Sigh. I’m trying to get some odds and ends wrapped up before I go back to work. I know when I go back to work, I’ll be exhausted and tired and will have little free time. I’ve tried numerous times … Continue reading →

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How do you celebrate an anniversary when your other half is gone?

Posted on September 17, 2009 by Mary K. Smith

I had mulled over what I could do to celebrate and honor our marriage today. I decided that I would do my best to try to remember the good things and forget the loneliness and sadness. I stopped at Martin’s … Continue reading →

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