Tag Archives: Wendy

Fears

Posted on January 26, 2010 by Mary K. Smith

It’s funny how your fears change. When John first got his cancer diagnosis, my worst fear was losing him. Well, my worst fear happened. I used to be afraid of dying. The day I held John’s hand as he died, … Continue reading →

Posted in Cats, Friends, Horses, Life after John's Death, Nathaniel | Tagged cancer, Cats, chils, death, dizzy, dying, E.R., Emergency Room, fear, feeding, fever, flu, friend, Horses, John, kiddo, losing him, Mary Katharine, Nathaniel, parents, People of Walmart, weak, Wendy | Leave a comment

2nd Annual Miles for Melanoma of DE 5K… continued

Posted on September 21, 2009 by Mary K. Smith

My apologizes if I left people hanging yesterday. All of the sudden I was just hit with the need for sleep. I’ll be honest, laying in bed alone at night is hard, so what I do is stay up till … Continue reading →

Posted in Events in honor of John, Friends, Life after John's Death, LiveStrong Challenge, Nathaniel, Pre-stage IV, Stage IV | Tagged 9:11, bad moments, big fish, brave, cancer, cancer sucks, Carri, Dr. Elias, Dr. Teal, every hour somebody dies, feet, finish, firefighter, hurt, in memory, in memory of, John, last year, Mary Katharine, melanoma, Melanoma Research Foundation, memory, Miles for Melanoma, Miles for Melanoma of DE, Miles for Melanoma of DE 5K, Nathaniel, pain, podiatrist, rarely complained, research, Samantha, spring in step, statistic, Steve, throbbing, tired, Wendy | Leave a comment

Looking back- September 17, 2005

Posted on September 17, 2009 by Mary K. Smith

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

Posted on September 2, 2009 by Mary K. Smith

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…

Posted on August 31, 2009 by Mary K. Smith

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!

Posted on August 12, 2009 by Mary K. Smith

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 →

Posted in Life after John's Death, Nathaniel, Pre-stage IV, Stage IV, Uncategorized | Tagged 1997, birth, birthday, blind date, broken heart, dating, engagement, James, John, love, marriage, melanoma, memories, Mommy & Daddy love you- forever & ever- always, Nathaniel, relationship, Wendy | 1 Comment