Category Archives: Chatter

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Ready for Spring

There is nothing blooming in my yard just yet. But I haven’t killed my orchid. Which is progress. My black thumb may have a little green in it after all…. These little wildflowers are also blooming, growing and in need … Continue reading

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Starting something new

Tonight, the girls and I attended our first group therapy session at hospice. I was a little nervous about going; I wasn’t sure what to expect. There were kids and lots of wives that, like me, that lost their partner … Continue reading

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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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scenes from the last few days

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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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Girl Scout Cookies

I cannot believe that I forgot to include this information on the blog. Carys is selling cookies this year (yay!) The first order is due, well, immediately. If you saw my message on FaceBook, I have your order and it … Continue reading

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