Christopher would have been 3 months old a week ago today. Instead, Lexi and I drove to Children’s Hospital to pick up his autopsy report. Pulling into the parking lot felt like being punched in the stomach. Walking through the entrance, I couldn’t help but lift my eyes to the 4th floor balcony and remember [...]
Archive for the ‘Learning to Cope’ Category
Death Leaves a Heartache
Posted in Learning to Cope, October Challenge on October 19, 2011 | 7 Comments »
A Night Owl’s Reprieve
Posted in Learning to Cope, October Challenge, thinking things through, Works for me on October 16, 2011 | 6 Comments »
Here it is friends, the conclusion to the insomnia posts, for now. After my discussion with Benny about my sleep issues and thinking through our kid’s sleep patterns, I wanted to dig a little deeper. I’ve read several articles and received advice from many friends, and I have some new conclusions which may change again [...]
Insomnia has an ugly face, Part 3
Posted in Learning to Cope, October Challenge, thinking things through on October 12, 2011 | 3 Comments »
Now that I’ve confessed what I think is the cause of my life-long insomnia, it’s time to decide what to do about it. I have three choices: I can continue in the pattern I’m used to. I can modify the current situation. I can completely overhaul my internal clock and body rhythm and turn myself [...]





