Monthly Archives: November 2010

“A Gift from Another Father”

Posted on November 29, 2010 by

Like most men I know, I was raised to be “strong,” and when things became difficult, you either dealt with it on your own, headed to the bar or a combination of both. I subscribed to this way of thinking … Continue reading →

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“My Life Goes On” – Just for Today

Posted on November 23, 2010 by

“Just for Today” for Bereaved Parents – (Section Ten) This is the last section from the Just for Today poem written by Vicki Tushingham.  I received the ”Just for Today” poem from a fellow grieving dad and friend that I met through this … Continue reading →

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Things People Say

Posted on November 18, 2010 by

We all know that as grieving parents we are very sensitive to what others say to us early in our grief journey.  I often hear from other grieving dads that tell me about things that people, that are trying to … Continue reading →

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Sweet Katie

Posted on November 12, 2010 by

Sweet Katie, I want you to know how much you are loved and missed, especially on this 6th anniversary of your death.  Your mommy and I miss you deeply.  There isn’t a day that I don’t think about you.  You will always … Continue reading →

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“Things Left Unsaid”

Posted on November 11, 2010 by

“Things Left Unsaid” by Justin Hunt This is what I said then, well, this is what I wrote and had read. I was scared, too scared to read it aloud myself.  I was scared for a lot of reasons, none … Continue reading →

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“Strength to Endure” by Kelly Farley

Posted on November 9, 2010 by

It’s that time of year again, the time of year when I have to relive the anniversary of the death of my beautiful daughter Katie.  She was born and she died on the very same day, November 12, 2004.  It’s … Continue reading →

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“Allow Happiness” – Just for Today

Posted on November 3, 2010 by

“Just for Today” for Bereaved Parents – (Section Nine) Just for today I will allow myself to be happy, for I know that I am not deserting my child by living on. This is a tough one.  I know many … Continue reading →

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