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A year ago today, John sent us a rainbow…

Posted on July 24, 2010 by Mary K. Smith

A year ago today was John’s viewing and he sent us a rainbow… With what I’ve been through the last year, I truly do feel that John is okay and that there is a realm beyond this life. I hope … Continue reading →

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Looking to the sky for answers…

Posted on February 20, 2010 by Mary K. Smith

I frequently find myself looking to the sky… I guess I hope I’ll see some answers from above or John sending his love from Heaven. On the day of John’s viewing, he sent a rainbow over “his” ladder truck to … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Dancing

Posted on October 8, 2009 by Mary K. Smith

Song: Rainbow Artist: Blackfoot A friend posted this on my facebook page because of the rainbows. As I played the video, Nathaniel started dancing. Well… his version of dancing… swaying back and forth. It reminded me of his daddy dancing. … Continue reading →

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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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Why “Rainbows & Mourning Doves?”

Posted on August 14, 2009 by Mary K. Smith

You may be curious about the blog title- Rainbows & Mourning Doves. Let me take a step back. John was a career firefighter with Annapolis Fire Department and a volunteer with Community Fire Company of Rising Sun. He was a … Continue reading →

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