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Answered Prayers
For a little over three years, my heart has been heavy, my mind has been consumed, and my computer bookmark folder has been filled with research. Not only was I looking for answers, treatments and advice to help Chad through … Continue reading
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A Valentine’s Story
It was our second date. Friday, February 14, 1997. I was a senior in high school, he was a freshman at college. I had waited all day, thinking I would be called to the office to pick up flowers, like … Continue reading
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Three Months
Dear Chad, I keep flipping pages on my calendar, each day passing like the leaves that were falling from the trees the day you left. Three months? You resided at Hospice for nearly that long; it just doesn’t seem real … Continue reading
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going back
I spent every day at hospice for nearly three months. It’s hard to believe that I’ve been away for nearly that long. I have to admit that it was strange to drive there again, a familiar route. I was on … Continue reading
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Letting Go
I have had a list of things to accomplish since your death. Most of it was paperwork, tedious and sad. There are two things remaining on the list; both large tasks to be checked off. One of the items entails … Continue reading
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Mental Fitness
My body is exhausted. I sleep and sleep and sleep. Yet I still feel like I’ve been running around all day. My poor children know to keep it quiet when Mommy has to rest or take a nap. I feel … Continue reading
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The night time
The night time is hard. The daylight fades and things become hidden in darkness. Still. Quiet. Not quite as real, especially to little ones. Carys has been pretending that Chad is just at work for a little over a week … Continue reading
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Catching up
There are days when I think about blogging, days I think about doing laundry, days I think about taking the girls to the movies and forgetting everything else that needs to be done around here. There is so much to … Continue reading
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Two Months
Dear Chad, I can hardly believe two months have passed. I’ll repeat what I’ve said before – it seems totally unfair that life keeps going, full speed, without you in it. There have been a million little things I’ve wanted … Continue reading
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Our first Christmas without you
Dear Chad, There was definitely something missing yesterday, as the girls were opening their gifts and we shared fun with family and friends. It was strange this year, no doubt. All last week, I kept thinking about this time last … Continue reading