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Author Archives: AECRM
A Delightful Getaway
My parents loved any opportunity to flee their hometown and head for the rolling hills in Ohio. Beyond the beautiful landscape, I suspected my father enjoyed seeing horse-drawn buggies, and he certainly had a weakness for Amish baked pies. I … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, Friendship, Love, Mental Health
Tagged Blessings, Friendship, Grief, Memories, Thanksgiving, Veterans
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A Literary Wedding Anniversary
It is perhaps a character flaw, but I am a keeper of lists. Among other things, I have a roster on my computer of important birthdays and anniversaries. It is updated regularly, and it reminded me that today is the … Continue reading
The Roller Coaster of These Days
I have lost people dear to me before: parents, grandparents, aunts, uncle, and my dear Godparents. Through divorce, I lost my first husband; even though I was the one who sought it, it has never stopped being a weight and … Continue reading
Posted in Life in these times, Love, Marriage
Tagged Death, Divorce, Faith, Friendship, God, Grief, Love, Marriage, Trial
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Stones and Letters
Earlier this week, I drove about 85 miles north to meet a friend at a cemetery. To be precise, I went to the cemetery where I had purchased some plots and where a recently engraved headstone and markers are in … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Friendship, Life in these times, Love, Marriage
Tagged Death, Friendship, Grief, Love, Marriage, Memories
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Tough Love
Last Friday, I was a soggy mess. I couldn’t stop crying. I was missing my best friend and husband so much that I couldn’t see straight. For those of you who don’t know, my husband died earlier this year. But … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Friendship, Life in these times, Love, Marriage
Tagged Death, Family, Friendship, God, Grief, Love, Marriage, Our choices, Thanksgiving, Thoughtfulness
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Lure and Trap
At a former job in Arizona, one of my colleagues would regularly hold up as ideal Canada’s medical model where there was healthcare for all. As a veteran’s wife, I have learned both the blessings and limitations of The Veteran’s … Continue reading
Preemptive Strike
Of course, if you see it coming, it is nice to avoid the potholes of life. But if you weren’t born yesterday, you are well aware that potholes sometimes leap out at you from behind a rock. Long ago, nearly … Continue reading
On the Subject of Men
This last weekend I had a wonderful time with my daughter’s family, who drove to Ohio from Missouri to spend time with me and take some of their belongings home. It was a wonderful balm to my heart to have … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Friendship, Life in these times
Tagged Blessings, Friendship, Funeral, Marriage
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This Woman’s Heart
Anyone who has loitered on my blogsite — When the River Won’t Flow — within the last eight months, knows that the death of my dearest love has broken my heart. grief is a hard taskmaster my tears flow too … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Love
Tagged Blessings, Celebrate, Children, God, Grief, Love, Thanksgiving
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Taming the Wild Kingdom
In the months since my husband’s death, our home has been pretty much a wreck. Neither the dining room nor kitchen tables were usable for their designated purpose, i.e., meals. Instead, I turned them into gross warehouses of paperwork, files, … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Life in these times, Love
Tagged Blessings, Celebrate, Children, Love, Prayer, Thanksgiving
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