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Nearing.

Laura Gilkey on March 1, 2017May 10, 2017

Things feel very intense right now, and I have a full and grateful heart. As I sit here for hours and hours sorting photographs I am struck with pride and thankfulness… Continue Reading Nearing.

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: death, grief, sleep26 Comments

Sleep.

Laura Gilkey on February 27, 2017May 10, 2017

Sleep is absolutely necessary. Sleep is completely elusive. How these two facts will reconcile is beyond me, but it’s time. I was awake again last night until after 5am. I tried… Continue Reading Sleep.

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: children, death, sleep26 Comments

Empty and Full.

Laura Gilkey on February 26, 2017May 10, 2017

Waking up dreamless yesterday morning made me feel empty, and my emptiness soon evolved into frustration. I was working on elements of Benjamin’s memorial service on my computer, and the pictures… Continue Reading Empty and Full.

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: death, dreams, gratitude, siblings14 Comments

Weeks.

Laura Gilkey on February 25, 2017May 10, 2017

I woke up too early this morning, and no one had anywhere to be. The same was true the morning I dreamed of Benjamin, so I went back to sleep, willing… Continue Reading Weeks.

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: camp, death, dreams24 Comments

On Children.

Laura Gilkey on February 24, 2017May 10, 2017

Last night, I could not write. I was exhausted to the core. I thought about how hungry I was when I was pregnant with Benjamin, and the subsequent awareness that… Continue Reading On Children.

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: death, grief, school, writing18 Comments

Balance.

Laura Gilkey on February 22, 2017May 10, 2017

We’re learning lessons every day. Yesterday was our first day back. Michael went to work, Banyan went to school, and I packed my schedule in preparation for Benjamin’s Celebration of Life*.… Continue Reading Balance.

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: death, school, siblings24 Comments

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