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Two Weeks
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
Slideshow
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
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Awake
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
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
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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Many thanks. Many people.
There have been rays of light that have helped our family deal with Chad’s difficult journey. I sincerely hope that I have not left anyone out. I just started typing names as they came to me – and my memory … Continue reading
Chad’s letter
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
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
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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