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He’s Become a Memory…

April 9, 2016February 15, 2017 AmandaLeave a comment

I'm learning that one of the strangest... Yet saddest things about death is the fact... Well the fact that my dad has become a memory... He's so far in the past now... So frozen in time... Held within the frames of photos and thoughts... And it's just sad... Sad and altogether weird... Because when I… Continue reading He’s Become a Memory…

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My Tale of Two Fathers…

February 7, 2016February 15, 2017 AmandaLeave a comment

As I wander with stillness... I'm learning something powerful... When I was a kid, my mom always told me, "the way you treat your earthly father is how you treat your Heavenly Father. And visa versa..." At the time she was trying to instill proper respect towards both of my fathers into me... Yesterday.... This… Continue reading My Tale of Two Fathers…

An Open Letter to My Father…
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An Open Letter to My Father…

December 18, 2015February 15, 2017 AmandaLeave a comment

I feel like there's so much to say... But at the same time I feel like there's nothing to say... Because death still sucks... A lot... But then I look and it's been such a blessing... And we're approcehing a second Christmas without you... And you're missed so much... But the difference is... Well, I… Continue reading An Open Letter to My Father…

Ring Regretfulness…
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Ring Regretfulness…

July 11, 2015February 15, 2017 AmandaLeave a comment

Being home means I am faced with reality... Meaning... I can't ignore the fact that my dad is dead and my mom has been left with everything... Including a house full of their things... So... I find myself here... In Shreveport... Helping mom make her way through... Well her life... And I honestly haven't had… Continue reading Ring Regretfulness…

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Too Young

March 7, 2015February 15, 2017 AmandaLeave a comment

It's sad to think about mom being alone... It's sad to hear her talk about selling our home... It's sad to hear her say she's going to downsize and get rid of things.... It's sad because... Well... Because this shouldn't be happening.... This shouldn't be happening at all.... Dad was too young... Mom is too… Continue reading Too Young

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I’m Happy Dad

December 14, 2014February 15, 2017 AmandaLeave a comment

the past few days have been a busy blur... and in the midst... well... i think about dad and then the thought is usually gone so quickly... it wasn't until yesterday... Yesterday when i was sitting in the theatre... seeing Phantom of the Opera on Broadway that i got emotional... and i missed dad.... i… Continue reading I’m Happy Dad

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