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Category Archives: In Her Time of Dying
In Her Time of Dying: One Month.
Today marks one month that my mother has been dead. Writing those words feels so strange and surreal. On one hand, the events of December 21st-28th feel fresh; like they just happened and on the other hand, it feels like it … Continue reading →
In Her Time of Dying: Ashes to Ashes
Hello to any new readers I’ve obtained lately. I apologize if you’ve come in hopes of finding a new mom blog to read and are all “WTF IS THIS”. It’s not always doom and gloom and talks about cremation and … Continue reading →
In Her Time of Dying: Places
I’ve felt pretty good lately. I’m still kind of easily distracted, and my brain isn’t wanting to absorb a lot of information. I get easily frustrated when I’m trying to concentrate on answering an e-mail, or problem-solve my way through … Continue reading →
In Her Time of Dying: Dear Grief
Dear Grief, They tell me that you are normal and necessary. They tell me that you won’t last as you are forever; that you will always be a part of me but will become softer and less surprising. I’m here … Continue reading →
Urn Shopping 101
Did you know that Wal-Mart sells caskets & urns? I didn’t until today. A coworker mentioned it to me because she knows I’m urn shopping. I’m shopping for three urns, to be exact. We are splitting mom’s ashes three ways … Continue reading →
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In Her Time of Dying: Grief and Other Things
It’s a brand new year, according to my calendar. It’s hard to believe that 2011 is over and 2012 has begun. I commented on Twitter on New Year’s Eve (when I was a little intoxicated) how tired I was of … Continue reading →
In Her Time of Dying: Aftermath
December 30th, 2011 I’m finding a hard time wrapping my mind around the fact that all of this began just a little over a week ago. I cannot comprehend that it’s only been nine days since my mom was first … Continue reading →
In Her Time of Dying: A Change.
December 28th, 2011 ; Morning I am back at work today. “Back” at work is really a relative term; I am here, and I am also not here. When my alarm clock went off at 5:45 A.M. this morning, I … Continue reading →
In Her Time of Dying: Reflections on the Day
December 27th, 2011 We came up with a loose plan of action for funeral/cremation arrangements. I called several places locally to get rates, and am shocked at the cost of death. One place I called had a rate of nearly … Continue reading →
In Her Time of Dying
One of the most powerful urges I’ve experienced during this whirlwind that began when I received a frantic phone call last Wednesday evening was the urge to write. I wrote a short post on Christmas when we first admitted mom … Continue reading →
