When Kade left, he was an organ donor and we were so thankful he was able to gift so many people a different way of life. From… Read more “Waiting on the mail”
Tag: Christmas
Something To Be Thankful For
A cancelled then postponed adventure, a scare, a trip to the hospital, a miracle. Yes, it’s 3:03 in the morning and I’m up. Steroids. I tossed and… Read more “Something To Be Thankful For”
Anxiety and Grief
I’ve been super quiet on here for a few months. I’ve not had the strength or tenacity to put anything out here. I’ve been in grief counseling… Read more “Anxiety and Grief”
NSPD #kadesmom
My sweet husband worked ten hours today. Oh his way out of the hospital, he stopped in the gift shop and bought a candle for me. He… Read more “NSPD #kadesmom”
Gone Away Awhile
There’s a song, Gone Away, that I found years ago while watching an old Syfy series created by Stephen King called Haven. It’s a sad song. I… Read more “Gone Away Awhile”
The fear of mental health
You know, people are scared of motorcycle clubs. You pull up at Kum and Go and the parking lot is full of bikers. Leather chaps and vests.… Read more “The fear of mental health”
Nine Months
It’s almost here. That day I mark each month. The utterance of that number for any reason…. Seventeen cents, pleaseShe’s seventeen nowI caught seventeen mice (That last… Read more “Nine Months”
Not Much Independence Yet
It’s July 6th. I made it. We made it. We didn’t just skin by, either. We nailed it. Like on Pinterest. I get more upset as each… Read more “Not Much Independence Yet”
Fireworks and heartbreak
The holidays have been hard. The not-holidays have been hard. Each of us are affected differently by the absence of Kade. Each of us feel it stronger… Read more “Fireworks and heartbreak”
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