I awake in the middle of the night to find Susan in bed next to me. I stay silent, because … More
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Clothes Sniffing and Other Stages of Grief
It’s been about 6 weeks since my wife, Susan, passed away, and although I realize that everyone’s experience of grief … More
Beautiful and Awful, Tender and Terrible
After a great deal of consideration, I’ve decided to write about the last days of Susan’s life. If you would … More
Love Letters to Susan
Probably the most helpful thing I’ve done in the past few weeks was invite the people who love Susan to … More
A Letter from Susan’s Organization
First of all, I’m overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support in the last days and weeks. I want … More
No More Words
I’m so sorry to have to say this, but Susan has passed away. She died peacefully and without pain last … More
Poppies for Susan
We have received lots of messages for Susan, all of them loving and lovely, but I hadn’t exactly considered what … More
Tough Talks
This has been a month of, well, difficult conversations. It was kicked off with a little chat in the Hospital … More
Lights in Dark Places
Susan’s parents and sister have all arrived safely back in California after three weeks here, much of that time spent … More
There’s Hope in this World, and Beauty, and Susan, and Biden
We have been overjoyed with The Return of Susan around these parts. She’s eating soft solid food, she’s laughing and … More