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Ugly Sweater Party ’14

Posted on December 28, 2014 by Colleen

Since we were going to celebrate Christmas with my family on Long Island this year, on Sunday, Dec. 21, Jay and I had his family over for an early Christmas celebration. We decided that the theme was going to be Ugly … Continue reading →

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June 12, 2014

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Colleen

I can’t believe it’s been a year. All week, I’ve been breaking down as I remember the final days in the hospital. Arriving at my grandparents’ house at 1:30 a.m. on June 7, expecting to be a part of the … Continue reading →

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59.

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Colleen

Today is my grandparents’ 59 wedding anniversary. I’ve already had two good cries this morning and it’s only 8:30 a.m. I love you, Rosie and Louie. Thanks for teaching me about love and family. I hope Jay and I can follow … Continue reading →

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New Year, New York

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Colleen

Brrr, it’s so cold in Raleigh this week!    It was 15 degrees when I left the house yesterday morning and it’s been so cold all week.  Damn you, arctic air!  I know they have it much colder in the … Continue reading →

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December 12

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Colleen

Well, here we are, six months later.  The grief that I still feel is still incredibly painful.  I can’t even go back and read my blog posts about the subject or else I’ll freak out and start sobbing. I wanted … Continue reading →

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Rock ‘n’ Roll Brooklyn 10K

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Colleen

So, this post is only a week-and-a-half over due!  On Saturday, October 12, Jay, Dad, Katelyn, Christie, and I joined some of our dear podcasting friends Alirio, Jon, Dan, Gabby, and Gigi in good old Brooklyn to run the Rock … Continue reading →

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McAllister Visit ’13

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Colleen

My family came to Raleigh for a visit this past weekend.  It was a great time.  They arrived Thursday afternoon (August 8) and left early this morning (August 12). On Thursday, we took them to a Durham Bulls game.  It … Continue reading →

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July 12.

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Colleen

So here we are.  July 12.  One month later. I know that time will make it better, but right now, it isn’t.  It actually gets a little bit worse for me each day.  I think living in Raleigh has given … Continue reading →

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June 12, 2013

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Colleen

But the ending always comes at last Endings always come too fast They come too fast, but they pass too slow I love you and that’s all I know I lost one of my very best friends at 12:34am this … Continue reading →

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June 10

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Colleen

Today, June 10, was a rough day.  They spoke to us about options, like DNRs, ventilators and hospice care.  My grandma came to reality this morning: “You know, we’re going to lose him.”  We know we are close to the … Continue reading →

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