Tag Archives: family

Slippery days

Posted on February 13, 2013 by pathfinder

Dear Son, I’ve been slipping the past few days.  I have a “to-do” list that is mocking me.  It is easier to sit, to let the day grind by without accomplishing much. I can’t stop thinking about you. Not that … Continue reading →

Posted in Coping with the Death of a Child, Death, Dogs, Faith, Friends, Holidays | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

Condolences to the families in Newtown Connecticut

Posted on December 28, 2012 by pathfinder

The end of 2012 is just around the corner.  There was a lot of talk and people poking fun or maybe whistling in the dark about the Mayan Calendar.  It hasn’t been that long ago that a preacher predicted the … Continue reading →

Posted in Coping with the Death of a Child, Death, Family, Holidays | Tagged , , , , , | 3 Comments

Why?

Posted on December 16, 2012 by pathfinder

The word “why” is going to ripple through the air and through thoughts for quite a while before it settles down again like a dry leaf.  It will be kicked up again soon enough by events small and large. “Why” … Continue reading →

Posted in Coping with the Death of a Child, Death, Faith, Family, Friends | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

For the Better

Posted on November 11, 2012 by pathfinder

I’ve been to New York City with my daughter.  I have thought so often about writing all week, but I decided to abstain for a while just to see how it felt.  I went to New York City to see … Continue reading →

Posted in Coping with the Death of a Child, Family, Friends | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Forever, mom

Posted on October 9, 2012 by pathfinder

Dear Son, I’ve been staying busy.  The daylight hours have begin to shrink and the trees are turning gold.  Maine was wonderful.  You were in our heart and mind the whole time your dad and I were there.  I wished … Continue reading →

Posted in Death, Dogs, Family, Friends | Tagged , , , , , | 8 Comments

Inventory

Posted on September 6, 2012 by pathfinder

  I participate in an online chat with ” the Compassionate Friends”.  We live in a small town and there is not a chapter here.  There is a chat open every night for grieving parents to meet and talk online. … Continue reading →

Posted in Coping with the Death of a Child | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

the second year

Posted on August 23, 2012 by pathfinder

We have passed the first anniversary of our son’s death and into the second year.   There have been a few people I have not heard from at all during the first year who have contacted me.   I know … Continue reading →

Posted in Coping with the Death of a Child, Death, Family, Friends | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

everyday feelings

Posted on August 18, 2012 by pathfinder

Dear Son, It is Saturday and I am exhausted. Your dad is out trimming bushes.  You know it is his therapy to work in the yard. The workshop went well. I had fifteen students.  Some I have known for a … Continue reading →

Posted in Coping with the Death of a Child | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in Death, Faith, Family, Friends | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in Coping with the Death of a Child, Death, Faith, Family, Friends | Tagged , , , , , , , | 3 Comments