Tag Archives: James
Looking back- September 17, 2005
John and I were simple people. No need for a big fancy wedding. We had one bridesmaid and one groom- Wendy & James O’Rourke. They were the people who had set us up on way back on August 30, 1997. … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Horses, Leaky Creek, Nathaniel, Pre-stage IV
Tagged certificate, Di, formality, James, Jeep, John, Leaky Creek, license, Linda, love, low key, Marie, marriage, marriage license, Nathaniel, paper, simple, wedding, Wendy, Winston
Leave a comment
Miles for Melanoma of Delaware, September 20, 2009
I created a Team Smitty for the 5K run/walk. Last year, John, Nathaniel, I did the 5K walk We were also joined by the O’Rourkes So… if you’re interested in running or walking we’d love to have you on Team … Continue reading
Posted in Events in honor of John, Friends, Nathaniel
Tagged 5K, cure, James, John, Mary, melanoma, Melanoma Research Foundation, Miles for Melanoma, Miles for Melanoma DE, Miles for Melanoma of DE, MPIP, MRF, Nathaniel, research, run, Samantha, Team Smitty, walk, Wendy
Leave a comment
First birthday without John…
Everybody, says that birthdays and holidays are difficult after you lose a spouse. I knew it would be difficult, but I didn’t know how hard it would be. I’ve found that if I’m prepared for things then I handle them … Continue reading
Posted in Community Fire Company of Rising Sun, Cycling, Friends, Leaky Creek, Life after John's Death, Nathaniel, Pre-stage IV
Tagged bawl, Beth, bike, bike ride, bike trailer, birthday, cry, first, first bike ride, honeymoon, hotel, James, John, lima bean, Nathaniel, smile, steak, Wendy
Leave a comment
Hello world!
I’ve decided to start a blog. Mainly as a way of healing… a way of coping with my husband’s death. John passed away 3 weeks ago, yesterday from melanoma. John was the love of my life and the two of us … Continue reading
Rainbows & Mourning Doves 