Tag Archives: loss

A First Hello and a Final Goodbye

Posted on April 4, 2013 by thisnest

I went into labor on my due date – a first for me, as my first two wanted to just stay in the womb. Once I had contacted the troops (that would be the army of women in my family who … Continue reading →

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I Will, Gratefully

Posted on December 15, 2012 by thisnest

My mind is incapable of fathoming this type of pure evil. My heart is unable to undip itself from this cup of intense pain. I grieve for these babies as though they are my own nieces and nephews, and for … Continue reading →

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Too Close For Comfort

Posted on December 11, 2012 by thisnest

My God. Another shooting. It’s different for me this time though. Closer. A lot closer… As I entered my chemistry class for the last time tonight, to take my final exam, it was much more than just chemical equations, mole … Continue reading →

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RIP, Dear Slug

Posted on August 13, 2012 by thisnest

With a sense of deep urgency in his little voice, he called me loudly from the back yard. “Mama! Mama! You have to come see this!” he kept hollering, as I made my way out to him. When I reached … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday…”Still Waiting For Justice”

Posted on April 11, 2012 by thisnest
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