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Wandering Between Worlds
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Wandering Between Worlds

Posted on March 17, 2022March 17, 2022 by Michelle Martinez

Days, weeks, and months seem to meld together in such a way that life seems […]

Finding Joy After Loss… Is it even possible?
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Finding Joy After Loss… Is it even possible?

Posted on October 24, 2021October 25, 2021 by Michelle Martinez

At first, loss can feel like you are living in an absolute nightmare, except you […]

Never Count Your Tortillas
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Never Count Your Tortillas

Posted on July 14, 2021July 14, 2021 by Michelle Martinez

My Grandma Frances always said, “You should never count your tortillas!” This sage wisdom becomes […]

And just like that…
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And just like that…

Posted on May 13, 2021May 13, 2021 by Michelle Martinez

And just like that, they are gone. Silently, they slip through our fingers. Desperately, we […]

Spirit Hugs:  What is “Real?”
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Spirit Hugs: What is “Real?”

Posted on May 31, 2020May 31, 2020 by Michelle Martinez

Perhaps the hardest part about losing a loved one is coping with the insatiable desire […]

Grace by Grace, Stone to Stone
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Grace by Grace, Stone to Stone

Posted on February 26, 2020February 26, 2020 by Michelle Martinez

Heart pounding like it’s going to expire, headache like you won’t live till tomorrow, stabbing […]

My Precious Little Bless
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My Precious Little Bless

Posted on February 4, 2020February 9, 2020 by Michelle Martinez

The morning started out happy… She was up well before the sun. She had already […]

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 […]

Grief, but NOT Despair: the First Days
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Grief, but NOT Despair: the First Days

Posted on May 17, 2019May 26, 2020 by Michelle Martinez

In the first days, it was my innate instinct to cling to all that was […]

“On Eagles’ Wings,” I Ride
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“On Eagles’ Wings,” I Ride

Posted on May 17, 2019May 20, 2020 by Michelle Martinez

On Eagles’ Wings was the hymn that Josie and I were asked to play at […]

“Sad” Days
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“Sad” Days

Posted on May 16, 2019May 5, 2020 by Michelle Martinez

It has been a never ending journey since my precious baby girl passed—just over two […]

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