My concerns for Jeremy regarding Brenda’s death were entirely different from the ones I had for Jackson. I knew his behavior would be on par, that he could endure the travel schedule, the make-shift sleeping arrangements and all that was required of him throughout the week. Jeremy is a thinker. He will ponder something at … Continue reading »
Tag Archives: Brenda
Jackson, on his nana’s death
This is long, so kick your shoes off and stay a while. When it was time to tell the boys that Brenda had passed, I sat them both down in the living room and said we needed to talk. Jeremy chose to sit opposite me while Jackson chose not to sit at all. I didn’t … Continue reading »
There and Back in a Blink
Thanks to some very generous people here in Amarillo, the boys and I were able to fly home quickly in time for Brenda’s first visitation in Chattanooga on Tuesday night, and thereby be a part of her second visitation and funeral service in Maryville on Wednesday and burial on Thursday in the family cemetery in … Continue reading »
Explaining Death
The conversations I’ve been having with Jeremy the last few days have very little to do with spiritual matters. He is content with the knowledge that Nana is in heaven. What he wants to understand pertains to the preparation of the body, the purpose and practicality of a casket, and what happens to these things … Continue reading »
Time for Goodbye
My mother-in-law lost her battle with cancer yesterday afternoon, news I kept from the boys while they ran around the neighborhood with friends trick-or-treating and enjoying a night of childhood oblivion. Brenda spent two long years fighting her illness and by her lengthy passing you can tell she’s a woman who doesn’t give up easily. … Continue reading »
