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Category Archives: Tragedy
Marking Time
January 18 I mark time very differently now. There is the ‘Before’ and the ‘From Now On’. Very different lives. My expectations have been dashed, it is difficult to let them go. Thankfully, we have a marvelously strong, caring and … Continue reading
Posted in Coping, Friends and Family, Grief, Jake Colman, Past Facebook Post, Progress, Tragedy
Tagged deathofachild, longing, senseofloss, stagesofgrief, suddendeath, suddendeathofachild
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At the Seaside
January 17 I am sitting by the shore of an infinite ocean. The sun shines down on the golden sand where children splash in the shallow, gentle waves, parents watching their antics. Young men play with frisbees, pretty girls sun … Continue reading
Posted in Coping, Daily Ramblings, Grief, Past Facebook Post, Poetry, Tragedy, Visions
Tagged deathofachild, longing, senseofloss, stagesofgrief, suddendeath, suddendeathofachild, tidalwaveofgrief, wavesofemotions
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Arrangements
January 13 Bittersweet. Today we went to “arrange” for Jake’s marker stone. Looking at fonts, finishes, stones, working out the text, like we were designing some ghastly business card. Just another surreal episode in this Bizzaro world we now inhabit. … Continue reading
Porch Light
January 10 Jakey Jake. We’ll leave the light on for you. A very tough day. It started off innocently enough with my early morning cry, a trip to shul to say kaddish and back home. In the afternoon, things shifted … Continue reading
Posted in Grief, Honoring Jake, Jake's Spirit, Memory, Past Facebook Post, Sadness, Tragedy, Visions
Tagged Death of a Child, Grief, light, longing, Mourning, Sorrow
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Apathy
January 8, 2014 Apathy has set in. Yesterday was flat and listless, today bodes to be more of the same. I have to force myself to do the simplest of tasks, make a cup of tea, cut up an orange. … Continue reading
Posted in Coping, Grief, Jake's Spirit, Memory, Past Facebook Post, Sadness, Tragedy
Tagged apathy, Death of a Child, Grief, Mourning, pizza, Sorrow
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Dreams
January 6, 2013 I have had dreams of restaurants every night this past few days. Last night, the dream included the submarine ride at Disneyland. Jake loved eating out and at one time wanted to build his own submarine. Go … Continue reading
On the Road
This photo, one of the last taken of Jake just a few days before his death, is so poignant for me. He is on the road, looking toward an unknown destination. He is in the light, but heading into the … Continue reading
Posted in Grief, Past Facebook Post, Photography, Sadness, Tragedy, Visions
Tagged journey, longing, Mourning, Sadness, Sorrow
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First Shabbat
January 3, 2014 We had our first Shabbat dinner since that terrible day. Laughter and tears as we shared memories. Speaking of Jake in the present rather than the past helped and hurt both at the same time. Helped because … Continue reading
Posted in Ceremony, Coping, Friends and Family, Grief, Honoring Jake, Jake's Spirit, Past Facebook Post, Sadness, Tragedy
Tagged deathofachild, friends, Loss, memory, Mourning, mourningalovedone, onedayatatime, senseofimmenseloss, shabbat, sittingshiva, Sorrow, stagesofgrief, suddendeath, suddendeathofson, vastloss
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The Saddest Day
December 31, 2013 The saddest day of my life. Originally posted on Facebook December 31,2013
Outpouring
Terry and I are overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support from all our friends, and Jake’s friends. We are truly humbled by your thoughts, words and fond remembrances of Jake. The best thing we can do is to … Continue reading
Posted in Friends and Family, Grief, Honoring Jake, Jake's Spirit, Kindness, Memory, Past Facebook Post, Sadness, Support, Tragedy
Tagged Death of a Child, deathofachild, Grief, longing, Mourning, mourningalovedone, onedayatatime, senseofimmenseloss, sittingshiva, Sorrow, stagesofgrief, suddendeath, suddendeathofson, vastloss
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