by mrstdj | Sep 4, 2024 | All About Me, Death of MrTDJ, Relationships
Virginia Satir, a psychotherapist, wrote, “Life is not what it’s supposed to be. It’s what it is. The way you cope with it is what makes the difference.” Life is not what it’s supposed to be. Humph…um… It’s not? But…but…what about… the...
by mrstdj | Jun 9, 2022 | Death of MrTDJ
Laughter and love. On the morning that my husband Markell died, 10 years ago today, our last conversation was full of laughter and love. We were laughing together just before I called 911. And seconds later, love overflowing. My hands in his, eyes locked on one...
by mrstdj | Jun 9, 2017 | All About Me, Death of MrTDJ
So much flows in my heart and head, yet lately I’ve been unable to make it flow from my fingertips to the page. Over the last couple of weeks, my already fragile relationship with sleep broke completely apart and I am averaging less than 4 hours per night. I’ve not...
by mrstdj | Jun 9, 2016 | Death of MrTDJ, Family Time, Internet Thangs, PSA's from Mrs. TDJ
It’s sometimes hard to believe that my other half left this earth 4 years ago. I know that he continues to rest in peace while watching over our son and me. My love now and always, Markell Johnson, 10/20/75-6/9/12. It’s been on my mind to share this for...
by mrstdj | Jan 13, 2016 | Autism Spectrum Disorder, Death of MrTDJ, Family Time, Little MrTDJ
Last night I tucked in my 6-year-old for the last time. Today, he turns 7. Whoa. Him turning 6 didn’t affect me too much, but for some reason, this whole “7” thing has got my heart fluttering and my mind racing. For many years, my late...
by mrstdj | Jun 3, 2015 | All About Me, Death of MrTDJ, Out and About, Relationships
I stepped out for lunch today and a passing ambulance forced me to pull over to the side of the road, release a few tears, say calming words to myself, then head back to work without my lunch. The lights. The sounds. The fear. The pain. The knowledge. An ambulance....
