The Day My Strong Heart Broke
Here I lie on a gurney. The ER doors open. People rush toward me. Someone puts little patches on my chest while a blood pressure cuff is strapped on. Another nurse looks for a willing vein. I just…
How Do You Move on When Their Grave Lies Empty?
Your loved one has died. The shock wears off and there are arrangements to be made, people to call. And in between, you ask yourself if it’s real. Grief comes and makes himself comfortable in your life. And…
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Warning: Regrets Can Suck the Life Right Out of You
“Mom’s calling you,” my 18-year old brother said. “No she’s not,” I answered. What did he know? I had just spoken to my mom two minutes ago. Gus and I often played that game. But I was disgusted…
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He is NOT Having a Heart Attack!
“Your husband is having a heart attack,” the ER nurse says. I watch Mike’s breaths get shorter and shorter. “He is not!” I want to scream back. But instead, I sit here watching. After all, he was in…
Livie: a Tribute to my Granddaughter
Not long ago we celebrated Olivia Jane's life. White balloons were released. Before I released mine, I kissed it. Livie Although you were so little, you taught us many things, like living in the present so…
He Cried with Me
My heart was heavy. How would we make it without our brother? Martha stood before me, “The Master is calling for you.” The weight around my heart released its grip. I knew he’d come. I ran towards Him. I…