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Memorial Montage
Memories. As grieving parents, they’re all we have left of our missing child. Pictures are one of the best ways to share those memories. But if you’re like us, those pictures may be squirreled away in boxes, or in many photo albums. We’ve got another option to help put your child’s life on display –…
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New Attitude on Dying
OK I’ll admit it. The idea of dying has always scared me to death. I’ve never wanted to do it. After I reached my 50th birthday I figured I had just started living my second fifty years. I’ve always wanted to live as long as possible. Losing one of my children has changed my attitude.…
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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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Gifts at the Grave
I visited Richard’s grave the other day and found a new addition – pictured above. Richard had many good friends. His passing affected them as well as it did us. They miss him too. They visit his grave. We’ve been there a few times when they’ve arrived. Other times they’ve left clues. Like these soft…
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The Richard Book
Debbie’s birthday was last month. Her gift from our daughter Sarah arrived from Texas the other day. In the enclosed birthday card, Sarah instructed her mom to share the gift with me. There was a pack of Kleenex attached to the gift, warning of an emotional surprise inside. It was a special gift indeed. Inside…