Tag Archives: Kari

RIP Winnie

Posted on November 17, 2010 by Mary K. Smith

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 | Leave a comment

Kicking out the old year

Posted on January 1, 2010 by Mary K. Smith

I wanted a great way to kick 2009 out the door… 2009 has been the worst year of my life… In all fairness, the first month and a half were great. John & I were new parents. Nathaniel was an … Continue reading →

Posted in Events in honor of John, Life after John's Death | Tagged 2009, 2010, angry, cancer, Elise, Erin, John, John's death, Kari, melanoma, Mike, Nathaniel | 1 Comment

Me time- Are you happy? I am!

Posted on November 11, 2009 by Mary K. Smith

As I’ve mentioned… a lot of people tell me that I need to take time for me. To be honest, very few have offered to help make “me time” possible for me. I want to thank Kari for stepping up … Continue reading →

Posted in Life after John's Death, Pre-stage IV | Tagged John, Kari, lazy assed horses, me time, my time, Nathaniel, riding, Willow | 2 Comments

Annapolis trip

Posted on November 2, 2009 by Mary K. Smith

On November 1st, Eastport United Methodist Church had a celebration for All Saints Day. John was recognized. The day started early with feeding the horses and waking kiddo up to go. I met my friend, Kari, in Havre de Grace. … Continue reading →

Posted in Annapolis Fire Department, Events in honor of John, Life after John's Death, Nathaniel, Pre-stage IV | Tagged AFD, All Saints Day, anal, analness by necessity, Annapolis, Annapolis Fire Department, challenging, Chief Smith, Eastport United Methodist Church, eating style, emotional, everything in its place, expected, gloves, green peppers, high standards, house keeper, IAFF, ironic, Jeep, Kari, lima beans, mellowed, memorial medal, Mommy, Nathaniel, neat, nod of approval, OCD, opposites attract, particularness, Pastor MaAn, Reynauds, Superstar, TAS, Taylor Avenue Station, tidy, Union President, unique eating habits | 1 Comment

All Saints Sunday at Eastport United Methodist Church

Posted on October 29, 2009 by Mary K. Smith

John will be one of the people recognized at Eastport United Methodist Church‘s All Saints Day Celebration on Sunday, Nov 1st. They will read names, project a photo, and ring a bell for church members and friends lost over the … Continue reading →

Posted in Annapolis Fire Department, Events in honor of John, Nathaniel | Tagged All Saints Day, Annapolis, Annapolis Fire Department, co-workers, Eastport United Methodist Church, fire station, John, Kari, Nathaniel, project photo, read name, ring bell | Leave a comment

Department Meeting

Posted on October 28, 2009 by Mary K. Smith

When they asked if anybody wanted to recognize anybody at the department meeting. I raised my hand, waited my turn, and took some deep breaths. I’m not very good at getting Thank You cards sent out (frankly, I suck at … Continue reading →

Posted in Events in honor of John, Friends, Life after John's Death, Nathaniel, Stage IV | Tagged 5K, babysat, Beth, Charlie, church, co-workers, department meeting, friend, funeral, home, hospital, Kari, LiveStrong Challenge, Miles for Melanoma of DE, rainbow, Steve, talk to, Taneka, thank you, viewing, visit, without crying | Leave a comment