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The Camaro Conundrum
It just never seems to be easy. There is a 1997 Camaro sitting in our driveway. It’s been there for several years now. It doesn’t run. This was Richard’s car. I bought it for him from the cousin of a coworker of mine while Richard was still in high school. It looks pretty good and…
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Happy Birthday Lucas Holt
Dear Lucas, We’ve never met. But I’ve thought of you often during the past year. Just wanted to send you a quick note to wish you a happy birthday. I’m Richard’s dad. I’m sure you two have met by now. He’s got the plot just up the hill from you. I visit him often. While…
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Observations After a Year
We’ve made it through our first year as grieving parents. I thought I’d post a few observations. Even after a year I still can’t believe this is real. I’m still waiting to wake up and the nightmare to end. I’ve only seen Richard in one dream. I would have expected to see him many times…
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One Year
We’ve completed our “year of firsts.” We had several days to remember. Mother’s day was the anniversary of the last time we saw Richard. It was a tough day. May 22nd was the last time anyone in the family talked to him. Debbie called him that Friday evening about his plans for the weekend. She…
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Mother’s Day
Yesterday was Mother’s Day. A hard day for all bereaved moms. It was Debbie’s first Mother’s Day with Richard gone. It came with all the pain of no longer having him there to tell her “Happy Mother’s Day”, of not getting another goofy card from her kid and from just knowing he is gone. But…