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Poem: Going the Distance

Posted on August 14, 2007 - by admin

Life was tough So many challenges Just getting back on my feet again Fighting life head on Lost my dad, got up and fought again Lost my mom, got up, […]

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To Mandi, Debi and Jami and Linda

Posted on August 14, 2007 - by admin

Mandi, My heart aches for you and your family. May is so soon. Please be gentle with yourself. I found that I had to become protective of my energy since […]

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My 4 year old son drowned in a town sponsored program

Posted on August 13, 2007 - by admin

Almost 4 weeks ago my 4 year old son drowned in a town sponsered rec program. He was found under the dock. They wouldnt allow them to wear life jackets […]

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A poem for Michael

Posted on August 13, 2007 - by Abel Keogh

Michael, Heart racing, shallow breaths, the tears keep falling without rest. For you left me without a goodbye, softly in your sleep you did die. Feelings of regret,need and dispare, […]

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Poem: For Michael

Posted on August 13, 2007 - by admin

Michael, Heart racing, shallow breaths, the tears keep falling without rest. For you left me without a goodbye, softly in your sleep you did die. Feelings of regret, need and […]

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I lost my son, Dylan on May 21

Posted on August 10, 2007 - by admin

My son Dylan was died on May 21, 2007. He was hit by a 4?4 truck driven by a so-called friend the night before. I can not actually believe that […]

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How Do You Mourn An Ex-Spouse?

Posted on August 9, 2007 - by Abel Keogh

My first wife died several weeks ago. We were married almost thirty years, we have four kids and four grandsons, and we were divorced four years ago. Donna was sick […]

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How Do You Mourn An Ex-Spouse?

Posted on August 9, 2007 - by admin

My first wife died several weeks ago. We were married almost thirty years, we have four kids and four grandsons, and we were divorced four years ago.? Donna was sick […]

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My Boyfriend Was Killed 5 Days Ago

Posted on August 5, 2007 - by admin

My boyfriend was killed 5 days ago and I feel like I died with him. I am not sure how to deal with it and I feel like noone really […]

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The Pain of Losing My Mother

Posted on August 3, 2007 - by admin

I lost my precious Mother in April, 2007. She was 94 and had lived with me for over 20 years. She had slight dementia, but was healthy and active. I […]

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