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In: the family you keep| true life

29 Oct 2008

Eight years ago today, it was cold enough to snow in October. And eight years ago today, I was told that my father had passed away, in his sleep, some time in the wee hours of the morning.
Those of you who’ve known me for a long time, know that everything changed after [...]

seven year perspective

In: the family you keep

29 Oct 2007

The problem with writing about the dead is that they’ve stopped. Self-evident, I know… When I write about my father here, as I’ve written for seven years now, I find myself saying the same things — maybe with a little more perspective, but the same things. I’m not going to suddenly have [...]

tired, sad, yuck

In: the family you keep

24 Oct 2007

Having a crappy day today. I’m feeling overwhelmed with wedding things that haven’t gotten done yet (and we’re only six months off), work stuff, and I’m going out to the cemetery on Saturday.
Monday marks the seven-year anniversary of my father’s death. In recent years, I’ve tried to come to accept everything, but I [...]


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  • Celeste: You are in my thoughts and prayers. [...]
  • Halsted: I'm thinking of you and Rob during this tough time. [...]
  • Michelle: Hi! I was digging through ancient, dusty piles of inbox looking for something, and I found you in th [...]
  • Jenn Reese: It speaks volumes about your dad that you remember him like this. My dad and I haven't spoken in 15 [...]
  • Halsted: My dear, you have been so strong this whole time ... it is natural for you to ache like this, and al [...]

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