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Archives for June 2011

The can of shaving cream...
Funny how the most mundane of things can become "treasures" at different times in our lives! Six months ago, after my beloved Dennis passed away, I collected all his toiletries and placed them in a basket under his sink. There they have remained, except for a can of shaving cream. At some point, I ran out of shaving cream.…
The Day The Music Died...
Babe lyrics Songwriters: De Young, Dennis; Babe, I'm leaving, I must be on my way The time is drawing near My train is going, I see it in your eyes The love, the need, your tears But I'll be lonely without you And I'll need your love to see me through Please believe me, my heart is in your hands 'Cause I'll be missing you…
Forever and ever...
Since the passing of my beloved husband, I have had many reflective moments, as I am sure many of you have also had. One reflection has been how he always signed notes, letters and cards to me, "yours forever and ever". Weeks after he passed, I was very confused as to how this "life" and "death" thing works. And I suppose…
My Mom's bedroom
My mom passed away on May 25th not even a month yet. My mom, myself, my children, and my boyfriend all lived together. We are still living at her house and her bedroom is still untouched except her bed is gone because the hospice brought their own. My aunt's and my grandmother and it seems like everyone keeps asking me if…
The airport "kissing" game...
So, for many years, my beloved Dennis would often suggest that we visit the airport(before 911, of course), and play the hello-goodbye kissing game! In this game you would go to the airport and pretend that one was leaving or returning, thus the need for passionate goodbye kisses and hugs, or welcome home ones! What a…
It has been 1 year and a half and I feel lost
I lost my husband a year and a half ago to pancreatic cancer. I have a 23 year old son who graduated a month ago from college and a 21 year old who is still away at college. My husband was the love of my life, I told him everything would be ok I would be able to handle all the changes ahead. WOW!!! was I wrong!!! I have a…

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