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About The Blog
I unexpectedly became a widow at 33. My husband and I spent much of our 10 years together travelling the world. This blog was originally for family and friends to follow our infrequent adventures in globe-trotting. But with the recent turn of events, it has become a way to share my walk through this process. There are moments of grief, but also moments of light. Eventually, I will write the rest of our travel stories, and someday I will travel again myself. But for now, it is a form of therapy, and a way to maybe help others put their feelings into words. Thank you for following. ~Katie
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When You Don’t Know What to Say
Can I just be honest? Just really, truly, brutally honest? Besides the revolting pain of losing Chris, the thing that hurts almost as much is being the girl you’re afraid to talk to. Being perceived by my situation, rather than … Continue reading
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For Those of Us Struggling
I’m heading down the road, with my mind focused on the day ahead, feeling pretty good. Then, BAM! A song comes on that catches me off-guard. And feelings roll in. Then the waterfall of tears follows. Sometimes they’re happy, sometimes … Continue reading
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Destination Unknown
The following I drafted a few weeks before our 10-year anniversary trip. Nope, not a clue. All I know is we’re leaving Friday morning. I’ve joked with Chris for years about surprising me with a trip: not telling me where … Continue reading
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“How Are You Okay?”
I get this one a lot too. “How are you okay?” or “How are you even standing?”. The problem is that we have this idea in our heads of what this should look like. And I think for some, I just … Continue reading
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Friends in Low Places
Heads up: Garth isn’t going to be happy with where this is going. When I say there is an army surrounding me, I mean an army. Hundreds upon hundreds. College friends, high school friends, neighbors, his work friends, my work … Continue reading
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“I Can’t Even Imagine”
“I can’t even imagine what you’re going through.” Besides “my thoughts and prayers are with you”, this is the second most common reaction to the news of my 34-year-old husband’s unexpected death. Both are comments I’ve said myself, many times, … Continue reading
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The Micro-Manager of Preparation
Yes, that is my official title for myself: The Micro-Manager of Preparation. I very much dislike it. So take the following evidence and try to formulate an alternate title to describe my packing behaviors. To Do List To Prepare to … Continue reading
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Breakfast Abroad
It’s the most important meal of the day; and most likely to force us to break a cardinal rule of travel. Continue reading
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A Desire to Cross Borders: Part 2
This is part two of a two-part post. Part 1 was written before the incident at the US Capitol. The following reflects our experience and our thoughts on travel after. Let’s begin with some recent warnings to travelers. Read each, … Continue reading
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A Desire to Cross Borders: Part 1
This is a two-part post. Part 1 was written before the incident at the US Capitol. Part 2 was written after and will include current travel warnings from the US Department of State, as well as those of other countries. It’s not … Continue reading
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