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July 20, 2008

The sixth in the Letters to Lisa series of posts. My Aunt Betty, who also died from complications of diabetes, and Lisa have a connection?? Aunt Betty passed 37 years ago and, of course, Lisa had never met her…until now.

Lisa-

Okay, now I’m just confused. I take it you’ve met my Aunt Betty? [...]

July 18, 2008

The fifth in the Letters to Lisa series of posts.

Lisa-

It’s amazing the things you learn about the heart of others when you share your own heart with them. I finally spilled about your death to any friends/family on myspace that hadn’t possibly heard already. Announcing more, since few or none of them [...]

July 16, 2008

The fourth in the Letters to Lisa series of posts. Cast of characters include Jan, her sister-in-law, Em is a niece and Brian, Jon and Lee are nephews.

Lisa -

Were you there?  Did you help?  Jan had her baby yesterday!  He is a nice sized boy and your mom says everyone is well.

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July 13, 2008

The third in the Letters to Lisa series of posts.

Lisa-

So, I finally called your mom. My questions of belonging continue, but I’m glad I called, if not for her, then for me. I brought up her offer of dinner out, but she hedged. Something tells me it will never happen. Your nephew [...]

July 1, 2008

The second in the Letters to Lisa series of posts.. I might be posting them frequently to somewhat catch up with current date and time. Also, family names have been changed, hopefully respecting their privacy while still telling my “story”. Phil & Terry are siblings and Mary is a close friend and housekeeper. JT [...]

June 30, 2008

This is the first of many letters in my Letters to Lisa series of posts. While I will post them chronologically, they’ll, of course, appear in backwards order in the category listings. I hope they bring comfort to others in grief, explanation to those who have supported me during this process and confirmation that [...]