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A Form of Kintsugi on My 20th Wedding Anniversary
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 life we picture… the future we...
10 Years a Widow
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...
My First Time on the Inside
As I continue to work on my memoir, I'm compelled to share little pieces of my story. The piece below is a much lesser known part of my story and will be completely new to many of you. It's been percolating for a few years. A few important women unknowingly played a...
A Cocktail – Love, Loss and More Love
Today is my wedding anniversary and if my late husband were alive, we would be celebrating 14 years of marriage. Instead, this is my 7th anniversary without him. Hmmm. 7 with him alive and 7 with him dead. Beginning tomorrow, I’ll have been widowed from him longer...
Five Years of Survival
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...
4 Years Without Him
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 quite a few...
