Category Archives: Chatter

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Awake

Posted on November 18, 2010 by admin@lanf0rd

I am in the process of uploading the slideshow we played Saturday at Chad’s Memory Party, for those of you who would like to see it. Check my blog late tonight or sometime tomorrow. I used four songs – all … Continue reading →

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A week ago

Posted on November 17, 2010 by admin@lanf0rd

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 →

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Day Six

Posted on November 15, 2010 by admin@lanf0rd

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 →

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Chad’s letter

Posted on November 13, 2010 by admin@lanf0rd

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 →

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Three dresses

Posted on November 12, 2010 by admin@lanf0rd

It seems our story is beginning and ending with a dress. A prom dress. A wedding dress. And a dress for your service tomorrow. I fondly remember buying a dress for my senior prom. You were a freshman in college … Continue reading →

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The first day without you

Posted on November 11, 2010 by admin@lanf0rd

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 →

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Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Posted on November 9, 2010 by admin@lanf0rd

Today has been a day of great change for Chad. As of right now, his breathing is rapid but shallow. His pulse is weak and his heart rate is irregular. His coloring is also very dusky. He is running a … Continue reading →

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weekend roundup 11.06 – 11.07.2010

Posted on November 7, 2010 by admin@lanf0rd

Saturday The weather was beautiful at my house Saturday morning. A great day for a walk. Yet, it wasn’t so beautiful in Raleigh, only thirty minutes away. TeamLANFORD braved the elements and walked…in the rain! Thank you all! We raised … Continue reading →

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daily update 11.5.2010

Posted on November 5, 2010 by admin@lanf0rd

Thursday Chad was quiet. He responded to my questions minimally, if at all. He was sleeping most of the time I was visiting with him, so I didn’t feel I could accurately gauge how he was doing. He did seem … Continue reading →

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Conversations at the dinner table

Posted on November 3, 2010 by admin@lanf0rd

The girls have been bickering more than normal. They’ve even gone as far as saying (multiple times a day) that they wish they never had a sister. I’m assuming this is relatively normal for sisters – I never had one, … Continue reading →

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