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Some may have noticed that I haven’t felt like writing recently. I think it might be because as Spring approaches, I too feel like I am...
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6 Months
6 months. Jamey has been gone 6 months today. We lost him in the early hours of July 19th, though we didn’t know it until 7 AM, and now...
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Advent, a Season of Waiting
A silver lining about trying to run & hide from grief leading up to Christmas is that I purposely did not over commit myself to the...
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Celebrities with CRC
You know how when you are focused on one thing, one thing that for whatever reason God has said you can’t have, or that you at least...
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12/4 - The anniversary of another one of the worst days of my life…
So, I guess I’m figuring out, because I’m smart like that, some days are harder & more poignant than others. Obviously, Thanksgiving was...
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Decisions without Jamey
Several people have asked me recently, if it is hard for me to make decisions without Jamey. For sure, it is, but I do think one weird...
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Thankful for much, even the suck...
So, here we are, facing the 1st of the Hallmark holidays without Jamey, Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving used to be kind of a big deal for us,...
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My Grief Tiger
In some ways I think Jamey would love that I am comparing grief to a tiger since he was such an avid Auburn fan (though for his college...
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Who Am I Now?
Well friends, here is my attempt at a blog post. We'll see how it goes…😂 because truthfully, I am still figuring out how this whole...
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Hello friends,
Experiment Welcome to my little experiment. Many have kindly shared with me that they really enjoyed following our story through the...
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Grief & Squirrels
I have heard from well-intentioned friends, read online & been advised by many that a grieving widow...
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Goodbye 2022
I am truly hopeful that 2023 will be better. I’d like to think that there’s no way it couldn’t be better, but I don’t want to jinx myself...
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A Work in Progress & Progressively Working
Friends, Through all the grief 😢 support systems & tools I’ve been leaning into since Jamey’s passing, one of the things I keep reading...
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Public Journaling: To Share or Not Share?
Someone recently asked me why I feel the need to publicly write about my grief? At first, I will admit, that question kind of ruffled my...
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Rings & Middle Fingers 💍 🖕🏼 Oh My!
So, I’ll start by copying a phrase I’ve heard a friend use. I believe I’m somewhat of an "emotional anorexic.” Don’t worry; it’s not...
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2 Steps Forward 1 Step Back
I literally just woke up crying. It sucks so much trying & mostly holding it together all day, only to have my subconscious wake me up...
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Jamey and the Coat of Many Colors
So, backstory: I often told Jamey he was like a modern-day Joseph, as in Joseph and the coat of many colors. (If you are unfamiliar with...
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Fall Planting 🍁
Yesterday I decided to spend part of a glorious Fall Day, my last Monday before returning to work, digging out my summer plants from my...
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Traveling 🧳 Light
I’ve been counseled by another widow through a mutual friend that I need to make this “The Year of Yes.” (Not to be confused with the...
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Diagnosis Anniversary
A year ago today, my world 🌎 cracked and the sharp edge of cancer pierced me straight to the core of my soul. A year ago today, the...
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