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Category: Personal
The Hideout
Even though her Uncle Matt wasn’t home at the time, Michaela thought it would be a good idea for the two of us to hide from him in the small walk-in closet in the front bedroom. Under a blanket. On a warm, humid day in late April. This is a game we had played before,… Continue reading The Hideout
The Fisherman and the Fluke
I witnessed a miracle! And it came with the added benefit of a spiritually moving reminder that all human beings, no matter what their circumstances, have untapped potential and deserve recognition and respect. The setting was a play, “The Fisherman & The Fluke”, produced by Acting Without Boundaries, an arts program for children with physical… Continue reading The Fisherman and the Fluke
Broken
(This is ninth in a series reflecting on how life changed in a way that was–and still is five years later–unfathomable to me.) We had an open casket viewing before Mass for family and close friends. I kissed Terry for the last time before the lid of the casket was closed. Our three sons and… Continue reading Broken
Terry’s Obituary
(This is eighth in a series reflecting on how life changed in a way that was–and still is five years later–unfathomable to me.) Theresa Mary (Enright) Quatrani Theresa Mary (Enright) Quatrani passed away on August 19, 2020, at the age of 65. Terry was the daughter of the late James D. Enright and the late… Continue reading Terry’s Obituary
Grief: Breathe and Go Slowly
(This is seventh in a series reflecting on how life changed in a way that was–and still is five years later–unfathomable to me.) I made the dreaded notifications about Terry’s death in the morning, first to Michael, then to Steve on Long Island. “I’m sorry I didn’t see your call last night,” Mike said. “Mom… Continue reading Grief: Breathe and Go Slowly
Until Death Do Us Part
(This is sixth in a series reflecting on how life changed in a way that was–and still is five years later–unfathomable to me.) On Tuesday night, I fell asleep at about 10:30. My phone jangled me awake about an hour later. It was Jefferson. A nurse told me that Terry had taken a turn for… Continue reading Until Death Do Us Part
In Sickness
(This is fifth in a series reflecting on how life changed in a way that was–and still is five years later–unfathomable to me.) Terry was okay on Tuesday morning, but as the afternoon wore on it was clear something was wrong. She didn’t want to eat and spent several hours seated at the kitchen table.… Continue reading In Sickness
People Plan; God Laughs
(This is the fourth in a series reflecting on how life changed in a way that was–and still is five years later–unfathomable to me.) Things were slowly getting back to normal as Terry continued to improve, but her other medical problems did not politely step aside during the convalescence from the liver issues. Her vision… Continue reading People Plan; God Laughs
Home and Hope
(This is the third in a series reflecting on how life changed in a way that was–and still is five years later–unfathomable to me.) On April 29, thirty-five days after the ambulance took her to the hospital, I picked Terry up at rehab to bring her home. She signed herself out of rehab because she… Continue reading Home and Hope
The Q-View 