Steve

Beloved and gentle husband, daddy, son, brother, friend, co-worker and neighbor who battled brain cancer -- a glioblastoma in the brain stem that we call Spot. That Damm Spot was released with Steve's peaceful passing on September 7, 2009.

Thursday, November 26, 2009

Thanksgiving

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Today was good. We're all tired and full. I'll update more later. Until then, here's my Briefing column that ran today. *** My ...
Monday, November 23, 2009

Guest blogger Liz: Order your T-shirts!

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We're less than one month away from the big run -- the White Rock Marathon ! It's time to talk T-shirts. The logo on the shirts has ...
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Friday, November 20, 2009

Encouragement

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I'm training to run a leg of the relay in next month's White Rock Marathon . This time last year, Allison and I were running two-hou...
Thursday, November 19, 2009

Lately

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Last Monday, Cooper raced his Tasmanian Dolphin boat (built with assistance from Layne) in his Cub Scout pack's Rain Gutter Regatta. He ...
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Monday, November 16, 2009

Gratitude

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My friend Mary Jacobs, an amazing mom, friend, journalist and cancer survivor, writes for the United Methodist Reporter, a national newspape...
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Thursday, November 12, 2009

Katie's song

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The three of us have been battling colds and coughs and sinus infections for a few days now. Cooper stayed home from school Monday (his favo...
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Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Books for Children's

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I love how Steve's life continues to affect the lives of others. Our elementary school's book fair begins this week. During each boo...
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Guest blogger Liz: T-shirts and runners

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1. The White Rock Marathon is now 80 percent full. If you plan on running the half or full, please register. Online registration will close...
Friday, November 6, 2009

Friends

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Wednesday's celebration of Steve's birthday was perfect -- the weather, the mood, the people gathered. (Though we missed many of you...
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Thursday, November 5, 2009

More from the service

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I'm continuing to add pieces from Steve's memorial service to YouTube. You can also find links on the top right corner of the blog. ...
Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Happy birthday, sweet angel Steve

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Part of the note I attached to my balloon for Steve Part of the crowd gathered, just before the release Cooper, super son Katie, super d...
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Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Steve's birthday eve

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Wednesday afternoon we'll celebrate Steve's first birthday in heaven. You're welcome to join us. Click here for details. *** I...

Guest blogger Liz: Run for Steve

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The Dallas White Rock Marathon is less than six weeks away! Now is the time to firm up what you are running (relay, half or full) and get r...
Sunday, November 1, 2009

Standing still

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It would be so easy to be paralyzed by grief. After spending 15 years of marriage with Steve, there's nothing in my daily life that does...
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Saturday, October 31, 2009

Love

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Friday morning Katie and I were spending special time together before her gymnastics class. We were reading a Disney version of Tarzan when ...
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Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Steve's birthday: New time

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Steve's 41st birthday is next Wednesday, Nov. 4. We're remembering the awesome Superman Steve with a balloon release at our neighbor...
Sunday, October 25, 2009

Grief bursts

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Valerie, the hospice grief counselor who visits in our home every other week, often talks about grief bursts -- moments that overwhelm us. T...
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Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Save the date

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Steve's 41st birthday is Nov. 4. Our family is celebrating and remembering Steve with a balloon release that evening, and we welcome lov...
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Monday, October 19, 2009

Old haunts

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Steve loved art. His favorite was modern, though he appreciated all kinds. He also loved sculpture and dreamed of creating his own bronze wo...
Thursday, October 15, 2009

Legoland

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Three times Steve and I had planned to take Cooper and Katie to Legoland -- spring break 2008 (California), June 2009 (England) and July 200...
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