Category Archives: trigger dates

Five years on…

Posted on April 8, 2012 by

Today, April 8, 2012 marks five years since my dear friend Chris Thomas passed away. I intend to share a number of projects I have undertaken in tribute to her over the course of the day. This is the first, … Continue reading →

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Trying to trust balance in grief

Posted on March 26, 2012 by

There are no two ways about it in grief, anniversaries are difficult. Well, ‘difficult’ is putting it mildly. If you’re anything like me, I know what you’re thinking after reading that sentence. Anniversaries suck. I’m in two minds at the moment, because … Continue reading →

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A birthday wish for Kim.

Posted on April 16, 2011 by

A Birthday Wish for Kim You showed me love without limits We shared deep faith without end Though sometimes I questioned your choices You are one of my dearest friends I loved to share with you my music That which … Continue reading →

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Praying her home with a song- 4/4/07

Posted on April 4, 2011 by

Four years ago today, I took part in a vigil which has remained in my memory ever since. I wrote yesterday of how I found out about Chris’ impending passing four years ago, at 11.00pm, to strains of ‘Here Comes … Continue reading →

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Late night realisations…

Posted on February 28, 2011 by

More than anything at the moment, I dearly wish I could lean on faith, but I’m still not sure. I have been certain in the past that there was a God out there somewhere, watching over us, who had watched … Continue reading →

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It’s January, and I’m anticipating April…what’s up with that?

Posted on January 4, 2011 by

It is January – anybody who looks at a calendar can see that. I’m physically in the month of January, but mentally anticipating April, and part of me wishes it would hurry up. Continue reading →

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