@kingfuraday You many be physically gone but you live on in so many peoples hearts. I wish the road had been easier for you. Love ya buddy

Last night I broke out into a laughing fit like I have not done in years. I could barely breathe and it felt great. I really need to do that more. It was cathartic and today is amazing.

When life takes you to the darkest places absolutely no-one around you can understand how you feel or what you are going through. Others may have had a similar experience but only you can react to your situations the way that you do. During our tough times we are forced to stare ourselves eye-ball to eye-ball, as though we are standing in the ( Read more... )

I started this entry with only a title on August 31st, my birthday. It was the last time I spoke with Mom. She slipped in to an unconscious state for a few days. Mom passed on September 2nd at 3:30am ( Read more... )

Alarm 1 sounds from west side of the bed. Two minutes later alarm 2 sounds from east side of the bed. Bed occupant 1 then rises and heads for the shower. Bed occupant 2 picks up smartphone and scans all three email accounts, facebook and multiple news app for anything deemed important to focus on for the next 3 minutes ( Read more... )

Just leaving the Opening Ceremonies for the World Special Olympics. Dad called and we are off to A.V. Hospital. Mom was admitted via the Emergency Room and it sounds like she was placed on a breathing tube. She's gonna be pissed.

We'll catch the highlights of the event online.

“You’re in a car with a beautiful boy, and you’re trying not to tell him that you love him, and you’re trying to choke down the feeling, and you’re trembling, but he reaches over and he touches you, like a prayer for which no words exist, and you feel your heart taking root in your body, like you’ve discovered something you didn’t even have a name ( Read more... )

I tried to remain quiet so that I wouldn't wake the rest of the house. I cleaned 5 bushels of radishes, cut two bunches of celery, cleaned two large containers of strawberries, made lunches, did dishes, and listened to 3 full lessons of my EdX course.

All of my regret will wash away somehow, but I cannot forget the way I feel right now.

Let it go, let it roll right off your shoulder.

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