Our beloved Owen Parker Allen journeyed over a decade with our family, bringing love, joy, and adventure. We can never forget the bestest boy.
Tag: grief
Memorial Day 2022: Home of the Brave
Memorial Day brings new meaning to our family after the death of my father. We visited Riverside National Cemetery, where volunteers placed thousands of tiny flags to honor the men and women who gave of themselves in service to their country.
Thanksgiving in All Seasons
Thanksgiving 2021: Through life's joys and many trials, especially in the midst of a global pandemic, the Cranky Camper learns to give thanks in all seasons.
The Long Road to Loss
Last year I wrote a post about grieving through the anticipation of death and loss. This year, on what would have been my dad’s seventy-third birthday, I am finishing up plans for a socially distanced compliant church memorial service. Our grief journey has been a long road to loss.
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