Looking back over those first few years after my dads death, I see how much I wasn’t prepared for cancer and a loss of that magnitude. I don’t think anyone can be prepared for it. It will hurt to say goodbye to people you love, no matter the circumstance. Death is an unavoidable part of … More 32. It’s You She’s Thinking Of
My second year of teaching began stressed as usual, but there were some perks to having money, for once! I had a brand new telescope I bought with my tax return. I’d been waiting and wanting one for a decade. I didn’t get a Dobsonian because it was too big but I made sure to … More 29. Behind the Bookshelf
In my first nine weeks of student teaching, I met Chris. He was another teacher at the middle school I was placed at. He was a massive six-foot black dude, who used to play college football, a highly coveted life in Oklahoma. Aside from his intimidating stature, he was quite humorous and easygoing. He didn’t … More 27. Mentor
Finally, I returned to Oklahoma. I mistakenly thought I would have things back under control, after being removed from the situation in Houston. I expected my mood to improve but instead found that things weren’t going back “to normal” as I’d hoped them to be. I was different, even if I didn’t want to admit … More 21. Here There Be Dragons
I found myself unable to look at my dad’s pictures. I avoided them, literally wincing as I passed by. I couldn’t handle it for some reason. This would go on for almost a year. While looking through his wallet for something, I quickly flipped past his picture. In a hidden compartment was the secret embroidered … More 17. Close One Eye
Tuesday night my dad was still somewhat lucid and he didn’t want to take his pain pills. Thinking about it now, I don’t know how much he understood what was happening anymore. I suspect he couldn’t swallow at that point but didn’t want the syringe full of bitter medications either. He became combative and angry … More 15. Even Walls Fall Down
Shine A Light On Me 