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A new year

Posted on July 11, 2012 by pathfinder

The heat is still hovering over the area.   Here where I live it hasn’t been as hot as in some other places but it has been hot enough. We are  a week past the anniversary date of our son’s … Continue reading →

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A Few Things I’ve Learned in the 10 Years Since Jason Died

Posted on July 6, 2012 by pathfinder

A Few Things I’ve Learned in the 10 Years Since Jason Died. Not sure what my own learning curve is here – but she covers the journey very well.  Peace.

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one week

Posted on June 25, 2012 by pathfinder

You might spend your days sifting through the sad details of how they died, but when the day is done you  simply miss them. You can remember the good times, and even smile perhaps laugh.  But when the laughter fades … Continue reading →

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investments

Posted on June 20, 2012 by pathfinder

Dear Son, Some days I have to paddle really hard and some days I just float.  These are tough days.  I feel like I have rebounded back to the time just after your accident again.  I have a hard time … Continue reading →

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Anniversaries

Posted on June 15, 2012 by pathfinder

June is halfway through.  I am remembering an anniversary with my son, a storm that took down trees and a hike in Panthertown.  They are good memories. There is inherent loneliness in intense grief.  There is a feeling that no … Continue reading →

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The Tennessee Stud

Posted on May 30, 2012 by pathfinder

Doc Watson has passed on.   We’ve listened to his music since we first married.  I remember when his son Merle died.  Some wondered if he would be able to continue his music.  He instituted Merlefest and played on for … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day

Posted on May 28, 2012 by pathfinder

Today our country is honoring the memory of those who gave their life in service to their country.  Whether on the field of battle or whether through some mishap during training or while on duty they were still “serving”.  I … Continue reading →

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Binding and Loosing

Posted on May 25, 2012 by pathfinder

Sweetheart, There is a nest of baby birds chirping in the garage again.  House wrens love that space.  Because we leave the door open to the garage the birds take advantage of that area.  It never gets terribly hot and … Continue reading →

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A note of thanks (every day is mother’s day)

Posted on May 18, 2012 by pathfinder

I am here at the counter again, sitting on the barstool where one of my favorite pictures was taken of you.  Your sister took it.  You are getting ready to sip your hot tea.  You look like you are just … Continue reading →

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another day

Posted on May 11, 2012 by pathfinder

Right after our son died other people who had lost children told me “your son is with you.”  I was incredulous.   He was gone.  Life was empty.  Other meaningful relationships were blunted and dulled to gray.  The world with … Continue reading →

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