Grief Exposed might not be the book you want to read. And that’s okay. There have been many days when it wasn’t the book I wanted to write—much less publish. I still tremble at the thought of someone reading it. It’s a book about grief and loss and the brokenness that ensued after the death …
It’s Not the Years, Honey, It’s the Mileage
March 8, 2022 LuAnn is six months older than me. March to September. She was six months older when we first met. She’s still six months older today. I’m beginning to think she will always be six months older. Many years ago, I felt I needed to do something about that. When my beloved bride …
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What’s in a Title
Grief Exposed: Giving a Voice to the Unspeakable Throughout the course of Jim’s battle with cancer, I wrote a blog to inform family and friends about his treatments, procedures, and progress. That blog forced me to expose all the hard news and endless disappointments. It forced me to expose my fear and confusion. It forced …
A New Year and a New House
We’re on the road again. And we’re in a new “house.” We moved up from a 2007 Dodge Caravan to a 2011 Chrysler Town and Country. We like it. I built a sturdier bed in the back with better, more accessible storage underneath and a softer, more comfortable mattress on top. We bought a cartop …
Too Deep for Tears
November 11, 2021 Yesterday was the day LuAnn’s and my beloved Jim was born. He would have been 40 years old. Today was the day he died. It’s been 16 years. I can say died now. I couldn’t say that in the beginning. Not for a long time. I avoided that word. That reality. I’d …
There’s Hope
It’s fun hiking on a mountain trail until someone yells, “Avalanche! Run for cover!” It’s fun swimming in the ocean until someone yells, “Shark! Get out of the water!” It’s fun living in a minivan, exploring the country until someone yells, “Pandemic! Stay at home!” Especially if you have no home to stay at. Hi …
On the Road Again
Alright already, you caught me. My last two blogs have plagiarized song titles. I probably don’t need to be so forthcoming. There’s a chance most of you might not have noticed. On one hand, a lot of people don’t recognize song titles. And on the other hand, people who recognize a song from the Beatles …
The Long and Winding (and Bumpy) Road
It occurred to me there might be a couple folks out there wondering how we’re getting on. If you’re one of those, this is for you. LuAnn and I are back in Holland, Michigan. We’ve been here since early August. I know. That’s nearly three months ago. What can I say? You should know me …
Learning to Merge
As of June 10, LuAnn and I have lived the life of Pilgrims and true mendicants (those who at least attempt to rely fully on God's providence) for three full years. The whole bankruptcy, foreclosure, and job loss proceeded that date by another full year but June 10 is the day we took to the …
Just Off the Beaten Path
LuAnn and I take the Blue Highways. Have you heard of Blue Highways? I hadn’t until after we began this journey. It’s kind of a big deal. There are books, travelogues, websites, and apps dedicated to Blue Highways. So, what are they? Blue Highways refer to “the roads less taken.” They are the back roads. …
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