Category Archives: Jake Colman

Another Anniversary

Posted on January 16, 2015 by edcol52

Today is Jake’s Yahrzeit, the Memorial Anniversary of his death. The payment for having two birthdays, one in the “English” or Gregorian calendar and one in the Jewish calendar is that there are now two days on which to remember … Continue reading →

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Who Am I?

Posted on January 14, 2015 by edcol52

Originally posted on MourningAmyMarie:
Something is over. In the deepest levels of my existence something is finished, done. My life is divided into before and after. — Lament for a Son, Nicholas Wolterstorff I am unable to re-read my early…

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Another one of those “What Not to Say to Bereaved Parents” posts

Posted on January 11, 2015 by edcol52

Originally posted on Grief: One Woman's Perspective:
I know it’s really hard to know what to say to a bereaved parent. There are some really good books and blog articles out there on what to say or not say, though,…

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Black Ice

Posted on January 9, 2015 by edcol52

Originally posted on Broken Mothers Club:
I was watching something on TV last night as I was falling asleep. Something one of the characters said put the journey of grief in a whole new light. He was not talking about…

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Grief & Gratitude: Happy 26th Birthday

Posted on January 9, 2015 by edcol52

A post from another grieving parent who is a little farther down the road. Thoughts on celebrating their departed son’s birthday. I have to agree with her. It is important to acknowledge the day our beloved children come into this … Continue reading →

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The Ten Commandments of Not Making Things Worse

Posted on January 1, 2015 by edcol52

Here is a ‘top ten’ list for people who wonder what bereaved parents can and cannot abide.

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December 31, 2014

Posted on December 31, 2014 by edcol52

December 31, 2014 Two years ago, we were eating stuffed mushrooms and drinking Pineapple-Orange Martinis, putting the finishing touches on Osso Buco and Saffron Risotto, opening a bottle of Veuve and wishing everyone a Very Happy New Year. One year … Continue reading →

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Grieving My Child

Posted on December 30, 2014 by edcol52

Originally posted on MourningAmyMarie:
My heart is broken. So is my life. There is no instruction manual on how to survive the loss of a child. I have listened to many books on the subject and downloaded many more onto…

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Here’s to 2015

Posted on December 30, 2014 by edcol52

Originally posted on Zachary, Forever 21:
? This describes both Zachary and myself. Zachary was destroyed. I don’t know exactly how or why that night last Christmas was the final blow but he was destroyed. Some days I feel destroyed; other…

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One Year On

Posted on December 29, 2014 by edcol52

These are some of the messages I received over the past few days from friends and family remembering Jake and that dreadful day one year ago. •  •  • Exactly one year ago today, I was walking into my house … Continue reading →

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