Category Archives: Coping with the Death of a Child

The Philosophy of Life

Posted on October 24, 2011 by pathfinder

My son received his PhD posthumously.  He studied Philosophy.  More than one adult rolled their eyes and looked at us with sympathy when he was an undergraduate.  “What will he do with that degree?” they asked as politely as possible. … Continue reading →

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Sorrow for Eastern Turkey

Posted on October 23, 2011 by pathfinder

I wanted to write today, but I have been reading the news of the tragedy  from the earthquake that has claimed so many lives in Turkey. The sun is shining on a lovely day here, and there in Turkey, families … Continue reading →

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Ashes to ashes and dogs to dogs

Posted on October 22, 2011 by pathfinder

I like dogs.  Growing up we had dogs.  Cats were nice when they want to be, but my mother disliked them.  If she visited a house where cats lived she would never eat any food prepared there for fear of … Continue reading →

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Holidays

Posted on October 21, 2011 by pathfinder

The stores are filling up with decorations for Christmas.  Yesterday I shopped at one of the craft and hobby store picking up little glass holders for votive candles.  I walked into a crush of Halloween and Fall decorations. Marked for … Continue reading →

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A Season of Change

Posted on October 20, 2011 by pathfinder

It rained all day yesterday and now the wind is blowing.  The gusts pick up leaves and twigs and fling them at the house.  I have yet to turn on the heat.  I suppose I should.  I am amazed when … Continue reading →

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The Path We Travel

Posted on October 18, 2011 by pathfinder

I did not post what I wrote yesterday.  It was more suitable for use as an anchor.  It was one of those break-down days. Today, in light of that I decided to provide a list of what I have learned … Continue reading →

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Unexpected Showers

Posted on October 16, 2011 by pathfinder

Life is exhausting for us in the most unexpected ways.  My daughter is in town for a shower in honor of her upcoming wedding.  She is almost giddy with excitement over the upcoming event.   The shower occurred on Saturday … Continue reading →

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the quilt

Posted on October 14, 2011 by pathfinder

The days are beginning to resemble a patchwork quilt, stitched together loosely here and tightly there.   There are bright days and dark days, tears that begin in sorrow and end in laughter and the shake of a head.  Words … Continue reading →

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The way West

Posted on October 13, 2011 by pathfinder

The summer was too dry and sunny this year.  Today it is raining and gray and it suits me.  I remember the only complaint my son ever had about Colorado when he lived there,  was that there were not enough … Continue reading →

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Gaining the Summit

Posted on October 12, 2011 by pathfinder

I  looked up “survivor’s guilt” to see just what it meant.  There are a list of symptoms that together sound pretty ominous.   I have had a few of those feelings though I think mine are mainly attached to a … Continue reading →

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