Category Archives: Chad

And the way it should have been… We’ve been talking about Chad a lot during our trip. The girls are asking very open and honest questions – and I am being as open, honest and age-appropriate as I can be. … Continue reading →

Just some pictures. Enjoy.

One of the hardest things I’ve done during this journey is compile images to make a slideshow of Chad’s life. Looking through pictures, remembering better times and actually seeing a life represented in snapshots was extremely difficult. I’m glad I … Continue reading →

Chad, A week ago today, I said goodbye to you. I held your limp hand for hours, laid by your side in bed and whispered things I’ve told you a hundred times. I kissed your feverish forehead and told you … Continue reading →

Yesterday I packed up the girls and headed to Stedman to see Chad’s family. Most of his New York family came to the service Saturday and we didn’t get to talk much, so I wanted to make sure the girls … Continue reading →

Thank you all for your support today. The girls and I held up a lot better than I anticipated, and I’m certain that a special angel was guiding us through. I wrote a letter to Chad that our dear friend … Continue reading →

Today, I woke up and glanced at the clock. And scolded myself for not getting out of bed. I would surely hit traffic on the way to visit you at the Hospice Home. Then it hit me. Not today. I … Continue reading →