Little Things

September 5, 2009

I was just thinking about the strange way little things sneak up on you when you’re grieving for the loss of someone to whom you were very close.  It’s an odd thing to be OK, then open a drawer and suddenly find yourself crying over an almost-empty Super Glue. Every nook and cranny has something [...]

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Out of the Way Romantic Acts

September 1, 2009

When I spoke at April’s service, I told a small story of mine and April’s private lives together.  I want to put it down in writing on the blog, too, just in case you weren’t able to make it to her service. “Honey, what turns you on?” Being a typical guy, I asked the above [...]

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What April Said About Death

August 31, 2009

I was thinking yesterday, as I luxuriated on someone else’s well-maintained boat (thanks again Sam, Brad & Ben!), about what April said to me regarding the possibility of being taken early by cancer. I had been to see a licensed clinical social worker/counselor named Vicky Henderson (she’s absolutely wonderful) late the same afternoon that April [...]

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Grace and Love – a post by Ryan Stewart

August 29, 2009

How to Fight the Unknown with Courage, Love, Optimism, and (the secret weapon) Grace [NOTE from Mac - Ryan is a dear friend who, after I asked if anyone else would like to write a post, wanted to share his thoughts on mine and April's story.  It would be awesome to live up to these [...]

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The Present

August 29, 2009

Ever since I was a kid, I’ve had a thing for surprises and presents.  April knew that about me, and she occasionally surprised me with a little something that she wouldn’t let me see until “after” – supper, the lawn, Friday, whatever.  After “after”, I’d get the present and make a big deal out of [...]

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I’m OK

August 27, 2009

Hello friends. I can’t believe it’s been a week since April passed. It’s the hardest week I’ve ever had, but I got by with a little help from my friends (and family!). Seriously, I don’t know if I’ll ever be able to stop writing thank you notes. So many people did so much for us. [...]

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Funeral Service This Saturday

August 20, 2009

Dear loved ones – April’s service will be at Mynatt’s Funeral Home in Fountain City (click here for directions). The Service begins at 11 am this Saturday, August 22nd, and will be followed by receiving of friends.  If you would like to make a donation in lieu of flowers, you may do so by mailing [...]

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April Is Gone

August 20, 2009

This morning at 9:30 am April passed away to claps of thunder and her loving family’s prayers and well wishes as she begins her new journey. Her obituary as I wrote it: April Denise Morgan, born June 18th, 1974 to Paul and Barbara Morgan, passed away 9:30 AM, August 20 after a two-year battle with [...]

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After-Party Update

August 18, 2009

Dearest friends and family, we can’t thank you enough for your support, thoughts and prayers. April is resting now, with very little in the way of waking moments. Sunday’s party was the most amazing thing any of us have ever witnessed. One would think that putting together an invitation list of around 80 people, plus [...]

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Home from the Hospital!

August 13, 2009

This morning Jeniffer Pickwell, the Nurse Practitioner working with Dr. Gharavi, came by to say that April was stabilized enough to go home.  Yeah! We’re not completely home – actually, we’re visiting with April’s parents for now.  Paul and Barbara’s home is just 5 minutes away from St. Mary’s North where April was admitted, and [...]

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