Category Archives: Owen’s Funeral
A letter to Owen
I read the following letter to my Owen at his funeral yesterday. *** My dearest Owen, I have sent so many thoughts up to heaven about you. I have screamed your story from the rooftops. But have I told you? … Continue reading
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We Painted the World Orange!
We painted the world orange yesterday. I hope we did Owen proud. The church was flooded and it was a sea of orange. He was smiling. The empty hole hit me when I realized I would never … ever … … Continue reading
Filed under Owen's Funeral, Owen's Gone, Posted by Melissa
I need a favor … please?
Can I ask a favor? Don’t treat me differently … share the good things in your life with me. Come to me when you need someone to listen. I’m not broken beyond repair. I want to share in your happiness … Continue reading
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Owen’s Funeral Arrangements
We met with the funeral home today. Nothing was what I wanted. The caskets were all wrong … but then again a child dying is all wrong. They were all the frilly light blue and pink crap you see for … Continue reading
Filed under Mommyhood Meditations, Owen's Funeral, Posted by Melissa
