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Faith after the death of my brother
This is going to be a tough post to write. My faith has high and low moments these days. At times, I am confident it’s the only thing getting me through, and then I stumble upon this. I’m working on … Continue reading
Eulogy for my Brother
Death is so final. We hear this often, but I don’t know if we can understand, truly, what it means until it happens. It is the end of so much here on earth. Ritual, familiarity, sensory experiences, and traditions, can … Continue reading
Keep us in your prayersÂ
June is a big month for the award family. It’s everyone’s birthday…mine, my dad, my cousin, grandma, mom, and brother. It is also Josh’s dad’s birthday and some family friends. It’s also Father’s Day and many years have held graduations. … Continue reading
Tonight
Tonight I sat on the top of a hill and stared out at the vast expanse below me. I saw county buses, rooftops, fields, and streets. I watched dark, stormy clouds roll in and lay thick and hazy over the … Continue reading
If only
If love could have saved you, you would have lived forever. For oh, how you were loved. We fought for you. The little tether that held your heart to mine was battered, but it remained. I tried to temper my … Continue reading
If only
If love could have saved you, you would have lived forever. For oh, how you were loved. We fought for you. The little tether that held your heart to mine was battered, but it remained. I tried to temper my … Continue reading