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A collection of 6 posts

Sometimes a Bit Lucky

These past few weeks, we have felt very unlucky. Ger had a nasty bout of pneumonia that put him out of commission for about 8 days, leaving me struggling to juggle work and the kids. Then a week ago, with finally everyone healthy, we were driving to Noodles and Company

When Memories Bring Tears

Robert Frost said “No tears for the writer, no tears for the reader.” It has been over twenty months since Nelle was born and still, still there moments when I cry because I miss her so much. I miss her because she was my baby, my child, and she isn’

Where To Put Grief

Where To Put Grief

This past week, I have been editing some of my own writing. It is writing that I did in the months between losing Nelle and Iris. I found myself tensing up as I read my own words. I was still reeling from the pain of losing Nelle, pregnant again, terrified.

Song

In 2012, my sister was diagnosed with breast cancer. It was one of those “I have no idea what to say” moments. So I sent her a song, “This Woman’s Work” by Maxwell. I thought it had all of the words that I could not say. Today, that song

abstract watercolor illustration of a forlorn thanksgiving table

Thanksgiving Songs

What love song would I send myself?

Two Days Ago

If I had a time machine that could transport me back two days, I would tell myself to be prepared. Grieving hits at the most unexpected times. I felt like I had been doing really well. Feeling even-keel, going to yoga consistently, ready to take on new challenges at work.