...the Stanton adventures...

...the Stanton adventures...

Category: Family

Life Is Too Short(y)

Life Is Too Short(y)

One full day of no job is now complete.  Today, I did all my laundry, cleaned the house, made breakfast and lunch ALL BEFORE NOON…Oh how PROUD Mark would be of me…he always said that if you sleep the morning away, you’ve wasted the day…DAMN […]

Day 18 – Mark’s Memorial Service

Day 18 – Mark’s Memorial Service

It’s been a little over a year since Mark left our lives, and a little over two years since he was diagnosed with that evil little disease.  About a month after he passed, I had a dream about him, that was quite emotional, and one that stirred […]

Answers and Peace…

Answers and Peace…

Shortly after my Step-Dad passed away on September 9th, 2013, I got to thinking…of all of those things I wish I could have told him…apologized for…begged for forgiveness…asked for permission…and expressed.  I’m sure that I’m not the only one who wishes this for the people […]

September 9th 2013

September 9th 2013

September 9th, 2013 – the day my Step-Dad took his last breath…at 9pm to be exact. I love you, Mark.  Always will.  Remember I told you he was diagnosed with cancer?  Well, here is his obituary, and as a matter of reference, here is his picture…it […]

Reflections and Pathways

Reflections and Pathways

Reflections and pathways in LIFE of course…I had a lot of time to think this weekend…mostly because of the upcoming Holiday, and the fact that I have a lot to be thankful for.  Saturday, Greg and I went hiking in the morning (our tradition now), […]

That Evil Disease Nobody Likes Talking About

That Evil Disease Nobody Likes Talking About

So…I know I haven’t been as posting as much as I should.  Work has been insane…I’ve been trying to get back in the swing of things, and back on track since Hurricane Sandy.  It’s been difficult.  Not just because of work, but because of family […]