Thursday, July 28, 2016

"We carry you in our hearts."

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We took dinner to friends today who recently suffered the devastating loss of their patriarch. I asked Katie to make a sympathy card to le...
Wednesday, May 18, 2016

The journey is different than expected, but I'm thankful

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From my Briefing column last Saturday: I am mom to two children, but I claim an additional 146. Those extra represent three years’ worth...
Sunday, March 27, 2016

Taking flight

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Our Easter celebration started early today. Cooper, Katie and Tyra on Steve's bench at Holy Covenant UMC, after the sunrise service ...
Sunday, March 20, 2016

13.1

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Cooper in Corral 1 at the Rock n Roll Half Marathon in Dallas this morning Cooper completed his first half-marathon today. He ran 13.1 m...
Monday, March 14, 2016

God is here

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Katie was reading a novel ( Under Wildwood ) upstairs yesterday.  She was sitting next to Steve's trumpet case. She decided to open t...
Sunday, February 14, 2016

"Why us?"

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One of the challenges of grief in children is that, as they mature, they understand loss in new ways. During church today, Katie experienc...
Thursday, January 28, 2016

"Plans for your welfare"

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The work of a teacher requires an amalgamation of skills, including but not limited to: Writing Leading Reading Juggling Planning...
Thursday, January 21, 2016

There are moments when

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There are moments when, after I've worked 10 hours and rushed to the vet to pick up our sweet aging dog and I'm driving home wi...
Friday, December 25, 2015

Heaven on earth

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Katie lights the Steve candle before Christmas Day lunch. Christmas means to me: God's gift to humanity The promise of heaven rig...
Friday, December 11, 2015

MRI day

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Today my calendar is marked simply as "MRI Day." It's been eight years since Steve and I stood in a darkened radiology room ...
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Sunday, November 15, 2015

Acts of Kindness

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Thank you, family and friends and even strangers near and far, for helping us celebrate Steve's 47th birthday. It's difficult to k...
Thursday, November 5, 2015

47 Acts of Kindness (16)

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From Rebecca in Frisco: I've had long hair most of my life and I've always been interested in donating my hair, but have always be...

47 Acts of Kindness (15)

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From Shari in Lucas: Celebrating Steve Damm today by paying it forward with kindness. ‪#‎ dammkind‬   ‪#‎ 47actsofkindness‬ Extra tip...
Wednesday, November 4, 2015

47 Acts of Kindness (14)

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Cooper, Katie and I celebrated Steve all day. I gave small gifts of granola bars and markers to fellow staff members. Cooper gave...

47 Acts of Kindness (13)

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From Robin in Richardson: I was at the Starbucks in Richardson off of Campbell Rd and someone stepped up and paid for my coffee ...

47 Acts of Kindness (12)

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From Haley in Cassel, France: Today started out rough - my train to work was delayed two hours and I ended up having to drive! However, do...