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What Should Have Been

I could not write a post yesterday. In fact, I could not write, read, think, or do much of anything other than stare numbly at the ceiling or sob hysterically. This is because I received a call yesterday that devastated my day. Around noon, I picked up a local number that I thought might be…

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33 Years

Time. Time is what has caused 33 years, to the day, to elapse since I was born. Time is what measures how long we are here, and time is what is keeping Lizzy and I apart. Lizzy is outside of time, and Cecilia and I are still within time. 33 years. Jesus died at 33…

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The Infinite Ache

Lizzy was alive for two years. She has now been gone for two months. I do not know how convinced I am by the term “stages of grief.” My experience of grief vacillates between uncontrollable sobbing, numb desolation, acute and tearing despair, and a sort of manic and cowardly avoidance. I am getting better at…

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Daffodils

Born in June, I have always been a summer baby. Summer is my favorite season, and I love the sun. I love being outdoors, especially when it’s warm. Because I have a weak immune system, winters tend to be hard for me. I spend a lot of time sick and a lot of time waiting…