Tag Archives: work

My boy is all grown up… one of those “Awww…” moments

Posted on January 5, 2010 by Mary K. Smith

Before I had left for work, I had already captured my son- who was off doing his more important playing stuff- and told him the usual, “Mommy & Daddy love you forever and ever always,” before I left. I was … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Nathaniel, Pre-stage IV | Tagged Awww, closed the door, gave hug, go make some money, hug, John, leaving for work, Nathaniel, work | Leave a comment

Two weeks of work finished!

Posted on October 17, 2009 by Mary K. Smith

I wrapped up my second week of being back to work. I had been worried about how I’d manage to work night shift, how much I would have forgotten, and how I’d do emotionally. I’ll be honest, I’ve been rather … Continue reading →

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“Looking for a Lifeline”

Posted on October 7, 2009 by Mary K. Smith

Song: Liveline Artist: Papa Roach (click to watch on You Tube for the video) I’ve told you that I just seem to hear pieces of songs lately. Certain songs have really been sticking in my head. I can remember where … Continue reading →

Posted in Community Fire Company of Rising Sun, Life after John's Death, Stage IV | Tagged ambulance, ER, lifeline, Looking for a lifeline, Papa Roach, work | Leave a comment

Another ‘First Without’- Back to work

Posted on October 6, 2009 by Mary K. Smith

Well… it’s time to make the donuts… back to the factory… another day… another dollar… The time has come to return to work. As much as I’d love to stay home and raise my son, I can’t and continue to … Continue reading →

Posted in Friends, Life after John's Death, Nathaniel, Pre-stage IV | Tagged back to work, badge of shame, bring child to work, good friend, John, Nathaniel, parenting, raising children, security guard., self employed, work, work from home | 1 Comment

Baby steps

Posted on September 18, 2009 by Mary K. Smith

Sometimes it takes a 14 month old boy to bring true knowledge to your life. My friend and c0-worker, Beth, & her husband, John, treated us to dinner at Applebees. Afterward we stopped by work to visit briefly with my … Continue reading →

Posted in Friends, Nathaniel, Pre-stage IV | Tagged Anniversary, apart, baby steps, bitersweet, epiphany, fear, Friends, good front, heart ached, hesitation, John, life, loneliness, love, Nathaniel, pics, pictures, Roses, sleeping, smiles, tears, true knowledge, work | 1 Comment

When does it get easier?

Posted on August 26, 2009 by Mary K. Smith

I’ll be honest. The last two days have been rough. I don’t know why, but they have. Maybe it’s because I was so looking forward to the Challenge & now it’s over. Throughout John’s illness I’ve been so driven… and … Continue reading →

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