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Survivor’s Guilt

On April 11, 2016, Chris went in for minor hip surgery.  Their goal was to remove an acetabular impingement (pronounced ass-tab-you-lar  im-pinj-mint) from his hip joint.  After years and years of chronic back pain and pain management and chiropractors and … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday, Chris

I had my first dream about Chris a few nights ago.  I dreamed he was actually alive.  He just walked up to me, on a boat dock.  We discussed what had happened so far, while he was gone, and what … Continue reading

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Control

I believe in being proactive.  I believe in momentum.  I believe in checking things off “to do” lists.  I believe in making things happen through perseverance and grit.  I believe in the power of impatience.  I believe that if opportunity … Continue reading

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38 Lessons in 34 Years

I’ll admit this is a little pretentious of me.  Typically, people don’t start laying out their life lessons until they’re at least getting AARP letters. But it would also be a little ignorant of me to just ignore what I … Continue reading

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My Theory of Why

To be upfront, I hate theories.  I think that’s why I perceive my college education with such loathing.  Because college was about theory.  And theory is not application.  A theory is just an idea that maybe something is true, if this, this, … Continue reading

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The Girl Code

Ladies, I feel the need to clarify some things.  There’s so few of us on this particular path.  And as I’m apparently the leader on it (yes, I cringed just typing that), I think I need to be explicit on … Continue reading

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Dear Chris

Dear Chris, I imagine you’ve spent your first 8 months in heaven a little differently than I’ve spent my time here on Earth.  You and your Opa and your brother, Adam, have probably spent most of the time catching up, laughing … Continue reading

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How to Not Ruin the Holidays

Alright, I know, that title is a little harsh.  Forgive me.  But bare with me and see if maybe you don’t agree on a few of my points… A lot of people have commented recently on how hard they know … Continue reading

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There is a Darkness

I hate being sad.  Really and truly loathe it.  I despise being around sad people.  My empathy is zilch.  When I see others who are sad or struggling, I politely tell them I’ll pray for them, maybe give them a … Continue reading

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The Girl Who Stood Back Up

Because this isn’t the unfortunate ending to my perfect fairy tale, but rather an unanticipated Part 2. Continue reading

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