Category Archives: Jake Colman

Twenty-one

Posted on May 27, 2014 by edcol52

It has been twenty-one weeks since I heard those heart-stopping words over my cell phone that bright Saturday afternoon. Nearly five months, and yet, it was at once, but a moment ago, and an aeon ago. Twenty-one Friday nights, twenty-one … Continue reading →

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“Grief and Loss”

Posted on May 22, 2014 by edcol52

This showed up today from another blog I follow, Grief and Gratitude. I am still in the sleepwalking phase; I can’t yet say when I might make it to the next phase. But I know, intellectually, that there is another life ahead … Continue reading →

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“Wanna see a picture of my baby that died?” she said.

Posted on May 22, 2014 by edcol52

This is a post from a bloger that I follow, and who follows The Fountain. It is an interesting topic. I don’t yet find myself compelled to share my story as much as this young woman does, but I can … Continue reading →

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“Brokenness” by Kelly Farley

Posted on May 19, 2014 by edcol52

Originally posted on Grieving Dads: To the Brink and Back:
“Brokenness” After a long winter here in Chicago I found myself trying to get motivated to “do something” but couldn’t seem to find the energy or desire. The bitter cold…

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Three Little Words

Posted on May 19, 2014 by edcol52

Today, I won’t go into an exposition on Greek Mythology, no analysis of Modern Art, no philosophy, Natural History, deep insights, happy memories, or photos. Just three little words; I miss him …

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The Persistence of Memory

Posted on May 15, 2014 by edcol52

“The Persistence of Memory” is arguably one of Salvador Dali’s best known and most analyzed paintings. Scores of scholars have written millions of words exploring the symbolism of the soft watches, the ants, the cliffs, and the figure in the center of the … Continue reading →

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Think of the “Like” button as a “Support” button

Posted on May 14, 2014 by edcol52

While it may be difficult to “Like” posts about the death of a child, the grief of a parent, the difficulties we all face while living without our children, I know that when you click “Like”, you let me know … Continue reading →

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Ojai Vignettes, Part 2

Posted on May 12, 2014 by edcol52

On Tuesday, once again, we made the trip north from Los Angeles to the beautiful Ojai Valley. We are blessed to have a friend who makes our sojourns possible by allowing us to stay at their lovely home here. It … Continue reading →

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In Their Words

Posted on May 8, 2014 by edcol52

In the months since Jake’s death I have received scores of private messages on Facebook, texts, phone calls, emails, voice mails, and snail mail letters from Jake’s friends. I wanted to share some of them with you so you can … Continue reading →

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Hercules or Sisyphus?

Posted on May 5, 2014 by edcol52

We all know about Hercules. He was the son of Zeus, king of the Gods, and Alcmene, a mortal woman. Zeus’ wife Hera was jealous of her and while she couldn’t really do anything about the situation, she vowed to … Continue reading →

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