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The Oak Tree
Daily stories of why October is my favorite and worst month of the year. How joy and sorrow can co-exist in the same moment. How The Oak Tree Poem held us up during Nick’s illness and beyond.
Becoming a Mom of Two Boys
Daily stories of why October is my favorite and worst month of the year. How joy and sorrow can co-exist in the same moment. Birth of my second son. Family complete.
Costumes and Theater
Daily stories of why October is my favorite and worst month of the year. How joy and sorrow can co-exist in the same moment. The sky’s the limit with a costume and imagination. Our love of playacting.
My Birth Day
Daily stories of why October is my favorite and worst month of the year. How joy and sorrow can co-exist in the same moment. Story of my birth and how it molded me into the person I am today.
Family Decorations
Daily stories of why October is my favorite and worst month of the year. How joy and sorrow can co-exist in the same moment. How family decorations remind us of beautiful memories and warmth of a season or holiday.
Journaling a Family Legacy
Daily stories of why October is my favorite and worst month of the year. How joy and sorrow can co-exist in the same moment. How journaling was a place to release my grief and how I built a legacy of love through words.
Pumpkins and Hayrides
Daily stories of why October is my favorite and worst month of the year. How joy and sorrow can co-exist in the same moment. Fall season of hayrides and pumpkin patches creating a lifetime of memories.
Book Festivals
Daily stories of why October is my favorite and worst month of the year. How joy and sorrow can co-exist in the same moment. Attending book events with Nick and connecting with fellow readers and writers.
Letting Go
Daily stories of why October is my favorite and worst month of the year. How joy and sorrow can co-exist in the same moment. Poem about letting go.
Always Together
Daily stories of why October is my favorite and worst month of the year. How joy and sorrow can co-exist in the same moment. The bonds of brothers and siblings.
Signs and Synchronicities
Daily stories of why October is my favorite and worst month of the year. How joy and sorrow can co-exist in the same moment. How my son has connected with me after he transitioned from the physical world.
The Matriarch is Born!
Daily stories of why October is my favorite and worst month of the year. How joy and sorrow can co-exist in the same moment. Celebrating my feisty and loving mother.
Bouncing Around
Daily stories of why October is my favorite and worst month of the year. How joy and sorrow can co-exist in the same moment. Bounce houses to celebrate birthdays.
Celebrating Love
Daily stories of why October is my favorite and worst month of the year. How joy and sorrow can co-exist in the same moment. Celebrating Love at my nephew’s wedding.
Family of Choice
Daily stories of why October is my favorite and worst month of the year. How joy and sorrow can co-exist in the same moment. When friends become family.
Dream Visits
Daily stories of why October is my favorite and worst month of the year. How joy and sorrow can co-exist in the same moment. Dreaming of Nick.
Becoming a Godmother
Daily stories of why October is my favorite and worst month of the year. How joy and sorrow can co-exist in the same moment. When I became a godmother.