by Heather Straughter | Nov 7, 2012 | Letters to Jakey, Uncategorized
Dear Jakey, I have had a letter half written for over a week. And then I got stuck. Stuck mostly because I wanted to figure out how to avoid the path my letters to you had taken. When I started writing it was such a happy thing for me and such a powerful way for me to...
by Heather Straughter | Oct 24, 2012 | Letters to Jakey, Uncategorized
Dear Jakey, The way in which we try to hang on to our life with you can make the simplest things so hard. I say this not to make you sad but to know the impact you continue to have on everything that we do. Today we got a new couch delivered. Our old couch ~ the couch...
by Heather Straughter | Oct 15, 2012 | Letters to Jakey, Uncategorized
Dear Jakey, Another long lapse between letters. No excuses other than life is hard. And this journey we are on without you is constantly changing. Just when I think I have a grip on life without you something changes, or something matters more, or something just...
by Heather Straughter | Sep 23, 2012 | Letters to Jakey, Uncategorized
Dear Jakey, I write to you today with a very particular request. The request for tolerance. I lack it. I have for a long time but as of late it has gotten worse. I am about to pop with frustration and I know that is not right. I know people do what they can and it is...
by Heather Straughter | Sep 19, 2012 | Letters to Jakey, Uncategorized
Dear Jakey, I’ve been struggling lately with happiness. I try pretty hard to be happy and in the moment but the startling realization that you are gone always pops up. And dulls the happiness. The beginning of the school year seemed particularly difficult. The...
