Something you never lived through

Mom, There is so much I want to say on this Mother’s Day, my first without you, that I do not even know where to start. So here goes nothing… When Frieda called me on the evening of October 27th I knew before I even picked up why she was calling. In my gut I … Read more

A Stroke of Déjà vu

Today marks one year. One year since the day I was woken up by a phone call from a cousin I usually only speak to at family gatherings. One year since–for the second time in just over two years–I felt panic about the health and independence of one of my parents. One year ago I … Read more

Part 6: Being an Adult

This is the last post in a series called Life Without Dad that has been made throughout 2012 about my life without my father. The first part, Life Goes On, was posted back on January 25th. The second part, Urgency & Complacency, was posted on Fathers Day.  The third part Reflection & Respect, was posted on … Read more

Part 5: Being Awkward

This is the fifth post of six in a series called Life Without Dad that will be made throughout 2012 about my life without my father. The first part, Life Goes On, was posted back on January 25th. The second part, Urgency & Complacency, was posted on Fathers Day.  The third part Reflection & Respect, was … Read more

Part 4: Sacrifice & Opportunity

This is the fourth post of six in a series called Life Without Dad that will be made throughout 2012 about my life without my father. The first part, Life Goes On, was posted back on January 25th. The second part, Urgency & Complacency, was posted on Fathers Day.  The third part Reflection & Respect, was … Read more

Part 3: Reflection & Respect

This is the third post of six in a series called Life Without Dad that will be made throughout 2012 about my life without my father. The first post, Life Goes On, was posted back on January 25th. The second post, Urgency & Complacency, was posted on Fathers Day.  The last three parts will be … Read more

Part 2: Urgency & Complacency

This is the second post of six in a series called Life Without Dad that will be made throughout 2012 about my life without my father. The first post, Life Goes On, was posted back on January 25th. The last four parts will be posted on September 4th, Thanksgiving, December 28th, and New Years. The … Read more

Part 1: Life goes on

This is the first post of six in a series called Life Without Dad that will be made throughout 2012 about my life without my father. The last five parts will be posted on Fathers Day, September 4th, Thanksgiving, December 28th, and New Years. The loss of a parent is never easy, the loss of … Read more