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The Four Month Report
It has now been 4 months since the “official” date of Richard’s death. Just thought I’d list a few observations about where we are in our grieving process. I don’t cry as much. Not openly. I cry inside just as much. I still miss my kid. Debbie and I go to work everyday. We’ve done…
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The Big Game
Richard was a big sports fan. His bedroom is decorated in Miami Dolphins colors. They were his favorite NFL team. We had many sports talks. The sports minded members of my family are University of Kentucky fans. I went to school there in the 70’s . My parents had season tickets to the football games.…
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Franklin on Death
The founders of our nation were pretty smart folks. Following the death of his brother John Franklin, Benjamin Franklin wrote this letter to Elizabeth Hubbard, his brothers stepdaughter, on February 22, 1756 Dear Child, I condole with you, we have lost a most dear and valuable relation, but it is the will of God and…
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Grieving Sucks
Grieving for a lost child takes pain to a whole new level. This site is the story of our journey through grief for our lost son Richard. Therapy maybe. I’ll probably also share some stories about Richard. We were very proud of him and like all grieving parents, we don’t want him to be forgotten.…
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Richard
Here’s a quick tip for you. If you miss a call on your phone, and don’t recognize the number, and when you call back they answer, “Fayette County Coroner” – your day is about to go in the toilet. Mine did. It got worse. After apologizing for breaking the news to me over the phone,…