Tag: grief
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A Season of Loss
Driving the kids to school, I see my favorite trees. The glowing cloud of coral leaves on the one at the corner by the preschool. The dazzling crimson of the one at the curve coming into our neighborhood. The burnished fuchsia of the burning bush shrubs that line the road in front of the corporate…
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Winter Reflection
The day before my son had a minor operation – some dental work under anesthesia – it rained. I remember because my husband made on ordinary comment about my brother, who had died during my pregnancy with my son, more than 7 years ago. Something about how it would be nice if he were here,…
Mercy in the Madness 