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This blog is my record of my journey with my son who had a rare, and eventually fatal metabolic illness. It is the story of the last year and a half of his life, his death, and after. I have shared this journey this in the hopes that is will not only help me come to terms with the realities, but also that someone along the way may find it helpful, as they face a similar journey.







This is my place to comment on events, blow off steam, encourage myself (and maybe you), share frustrations, show my love, grieve my losses, express my hopes, and if I am lucky, maybe figure out some of this crazy place we call life on earth.





The content might sometimes get a little heavy. As an understatement..







WARNING:







People who are grieving may write sad or difficult things and bring you down. This blog may not be for the faint of stomach or of heart. Read with caution and at your own risk.





If you are new to this blog, I suggest reading it from oldest to newest. It isn't necessary, as what I write is complete in itself. But this blog is sort of the result of the "journey" I'm going on, and I think it sort of "flows" better from oldest to newest.



I do hope that in the end you will find, in spite of all the difficult and heartbreaking things, things that are worth contemplating.





Welcome along!





Monday, June 11, 2012

This week was planting week.  I planted "Joel's" flower bed at our house, and then I planted his "garden" on his grave.  Thought I'd put up some pics for those who are interested.

So, here is a picture of Joel's name, planted in the front bed at our house.  The roses are looking awesome.  Once the flowers get established and fill out a bit, I'll put up another pic, because you should (hopefully) be able to read the name more clearly.



Right after I planted this bed, I went in and had a real eye-buster type cry.  It was a "good" cry.  I love my boy as much as ever.  And I still miss him.  I'm glad to see his name in those flowers, each day.  Just like his name is also in my heart, each day.

Here is his grave site, right after I planted it.  The perenials came up nicely from last year.  If the weather is right, it should grow and fill in nicely.  I'm looking forward to that.  I love coming to see his "garden."



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  1. kdactylJune 15, 2012 at 8:53 AM

    The gardens are beautiful. So glad to hear from you. I think of you often and hope you and the family are doing well and enjoying the summer.
    Karaleen

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