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As summer comes to a close, so does a chapter in my life. My childhood home will be empty for the first time since we moved in forty seven years ago. Though my Mom and Dad passed away some time ago, my little brother continued to live in the house where he raised his two... Continue Reading →
Waves of memories. Waves of grief for a life taken too soon. But also waves of joy for the life we had together as sister and brother. Just as there are waves in the ocean, grief has waves too. Some waves are gentle. Some waves surprise me. And some waves knock me off my feet.... Continue Reading →
My little brother passed away last week after a short, fierce battle with cancer. I admired the passion with which he lived his life and the joy he found in music. He was a gifted self-taught musician. Guitar was his instrument of choice. When he wasn’t earning his living on a roof, he spent his time... Continue Reading →
A huge thank you to everyone for your kind thoughts and prayers! 🥰 I was reluctant to post anything about my brother's crisis but I am glad I did. We are making our way through fear, anxiety, many doctor appointments and a lot of waiting. Meanwhile . . . I continue to throw on my... Continue Reading →
He's making progress. Not at quickly as he and I would like but it's progress. Mental illness and depression are not easy subjects to tackle, despite the fact that many of us have had contact or personal experience with it. It can be debilitating, frustrating, even deadly. It is horrific to witness such suffering. But,... Continue Reading →
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