by Linda | Jun 20, 2007 | This & That
I know I said I wouldn’t run on about my dad’s passing away, but I lied. There’s more I want to say.The celebration was of Dad’s life was held at the home he shared with my stepmother, Edith, in Grand Coulee, Washington. We gathered in the...
by Linda | Jun 16, 2007 | This & That
So many of you have expressed concern and condolence. Thank you so much. I can actually feel your caring.I’m be back on Monday morning.If you have a dad, hug him, once for yourself, and once for me.
by Linda | Jun 14, 2007 | This & That
I don’t know what else to do but saddle up and ride this trail wherever it leads. It’s one day at a time for me, but that isn’t a bad thing, is it?One of the things I’ve noticed about this experience, losing a parent, is that there is something...
by Linda | Jun 13, 2007 | This & That
I’ve never lost a father before, so this is a new trail to ride. There’s no map or guidebook. I am always grateful for my faith, but even more so now. I’m grateful, too, for all your kind words and prayers.In the interest of doing what my dad would...
by Linda | Jun 12, 2007 | This & That
My dad and I shared a birthday. This year, we were planning a family party to celebrate, along with my nephew, Jerome. As many of you already know, Dad had a serious heart attack early in the morning of June 9.While we kept vigil in his hospital room, my stepmother,...
by Linda | Jun 11, 2007 | This & That
In the wee small hours of June 9, the day before our shared birthday, my dad had a massive heart attack. He’s holding on, but the prognosis isn’t very good. I spent all of the 9th and most of the 10th at his bedside, then returned to Spokane, exhausted and...
