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Speed the Day
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Speed the Day

Posted on July 23, 2019July 23, 2019 by Michelle Martinez

They say when we are about to die, our whole life flashes before us. In […]

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“Miss Josie did not make it…”

Posted on July 16, 2019July 16, 2019 by Michelle Martinez

How does one come to terms with the fact that they are grieving the loss […]

Eternity—Under a Tree for Me, Please
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Eternity—Under a Tree for Me, Please

Posted on July 8, 2019September 19, 2019 by Michelle Martinez

Even if eternity were simply living under a tree with all my dear ones… There […]

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For Today, I am Enough

Posted on July 2, 2019July 2, 2019 by Michelle Martinez

Imagine being in a big hole that is at least as deep as you are […]

Déjà Vu
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Déjà Vu

Posted on June 25, 2019May 20, 2020 by Michelle Martinez

Goat therapy. By now, just about everyone has heard of it—at least if you are […]

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Born to Thrive

Posted on June 19, 2019June 19, 2019 by Michelle Martinez

As I headed out of the house this June morning, my gaze turned towards the […]

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Uninvited Guest

Posted on June 10, 2019March 10, 2020 by Michelle Martinez

Uninvited Guest is a small piece I composed several months after Josie’s passing. It took […]

Somewhere up ahead…
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Somewhere up ahead…

Posted on June 5, 2019April 30, 2020 by Michelle Martinez

A very long time. That’s how long Josie has been gone… Today came laced with […]

Without Beginning or End
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Without Beginning or End

Posted on May 29, 2019May 20, 2020 by Michelle Martinez

These writings probably seem random and scattered to those inexperienced with grief, but to those […]

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A Most Curious Blessing

Posted on May 27, 2019May 27, 2019 by Michelle Martinez

Two very strange things occurred to me in the wake of Josie’s parting. Only now […]

“Paciencia no más.”
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“Paciencia no más.”

Posted on May 20, 2019August 26, 2019 by Michelle Martinez

This whole thing is a waiting game. I will never forget the words of my […]

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Before and After.

Posted on May 17, 2019November 20, 2019 by Michelle Martinez

As I lie awake this night, my thoughts turn to all that has been amiss […]

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