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The Meteor Shower

Posted on April 25, 2014 by gatito2

Last night I put on sweat pants and a sweat shirt, got my new lounge chair, drug it out into the darkest part of my yard, laid down flat on it, covered myself with what was Kaitlyn’s afghan when she … Continue reading →

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Things Are Changing in Med Schools

Posted on April 22, 2014 by gatito2

I have just read the email sent to me from a medical student from where Kaitlyn attended medical school, Wake Forest School of Medicine. This young woman was not in the same class as Kaitlyn but she said she and … Continue reading →

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“Do You Wanna Lay Up?” A Special Memory

Posted on April 17, 2014 by gatito2

I absolutely cannot believe that I have not shared this memory of Kaitlyn before anywhere because it’s one of the sweetest memories I have of her, and I have so very many. Ever since she was a wee thing, she … Continue reading →

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In The Things That Kaitlyn Loved

Posted on April 16, 2014 by gatito2

When I go out to Kaitlyn’s memorial flower garden in my yard once or twice a day, I feel her presence there. In all the nature and the beautiful things that were so lovingly planted in her remembrance, she is … Continue reading →

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Kaitlyn Lives On in the Lives of Others

Posted on April 12, 2014 by gatito2

I heard tonight from one of the deans of Wake Forest Med that have kept in touch with us since Kaitlyn’s death. There were two deans of the school that met with us at Kaitlyn’s apartment on that tragic day … Continue reading →

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Tribute for Kaitlyn from my Friend Randall

Posted on April 11, 2014 by gatito2

I wanted to post on my blog the beautiful tribute to my daughter Kaitlyn from my friend Randall that he put on my facebook this morning. I think it’s one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever read and it … Continue reading →

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It’s Been One Year Today Since Kaitlyn Left This Earth

Posted on April 11, 2014 by gatito2

Though I am going to post this on 4-11-14, the day Kaitlyn died last year, I’m actually starting this writing on 4-10-14. I feel moved to write today, 4-10-14 because exactly one year ago today my daughter Kaitlyn did not … Continue reading →

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Roller coaster

Posted on April 4, 2014 by gatito2

Kaitlyn, you always have loved roller coasters. Ever since you were big enough and I wasn’t too scared to let you on one, you have loved them. You were always so fearless. When I was growing up my family used … Continue reading →

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All the Way to Friday

Posted on April 3, 2014 by gatito2

My daughter Stephanie had a dream about her sister Kaitlyn the other night. Next Friday makes one year since Kaitlyn took her life. Here is her dream which could be interpreted in any kind of way I suppose….. “Just had … Continue reading →

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Yes, I Know Momma (repost)

Posted on March 31, 2014 by gatito2

I just felt like reposting this here due to the importance of letting someone know when you are depressed. “Oh she’s home again, my baby’s home again,” I thought as I sat in my recliner in my den. She sat … Continue reading →

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