Category Archives: mother’s death

Just out of sight

Posted on April 12, 2018 by Monica Sawyn

The mail truck just drove by the house, and my first fleeting thought was, “Maybe there will be a letter from Mom.” There will never be another letter from Mom, of course. I spent a week-and-a-half in Michigan watching her … Continue reading →

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Living in the in-between

Posted on April 8, 2018 by Monica Sawyn

I’m living in the between-time, and I know it won’t last. But while it does, I’m safe. April 4 my mother died. April 9 is her funeral. The grief jumps out and bites me now and then, but mostly the … Continue reading →

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The hardest goodbye

Posted on April 2, 2018 by Monica Sawyn

My mom is dying. There’s no easy way to say that, no softer words to use that will make the reality any easier to accept. My mother, who bore me, raised me, loved me always, supported me unconditionally, will be … Continue reading →

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