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Growing Up With Grandpa

Reflections of a grandson https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gingerfunk/episodes/Growing-up-with-Grandpa-e2hgd96 Today is Valentine’s Day. But more importantly, it’s my son’s birthday. My son shared his birthday with his Grandpa Bruce. (pictured on the right). My son loved both his grandpas and had a special relationship with each of them. He also lost both of them within less than 2…

Growing Up With Grandpa

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Ten years ago, I started writing on my little corner of the internet with no idea where it would take me. Today, I get to share that those words have grown into my first book — Writing My Way Through Grief. 📖 In this post, I talk about the journey from blog to book, and where you can find me now (plus how to get your own copy — with some extra goodies if you order from me directly 💌).

From Blog to Book: A Decade Later

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This Too Shall Pass

Listen Here August 31, 2019 Dear Dad,  It’s been a year and 22 days. Summer is ending but the weather is still beautiful. This next month is one of my favorites because the tourists will be gone. I feel really sad this week. I woke up today missing you. Feeling depressed. I have gained so much weight this past year and I really need to do something. The worst thing is that my back is…

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The Weight of Grief

I recently read about work horses to find them described as docile, patient and how they can carry heavy loads. Grief can be a heavy load. It's funny because when you are in the midst of grief, so many people will tell you how strong you are, yet...

Honoring our bodies in order to lighten the load Listen to the audio version here February 20th, 2019 Dear Dad, It’s Wednesday.  This is one of those long, short weeks where you work a day less than normal, but it feels like a regular week.  I feel heavy today.  Not sad or anything but physically heavy.  My gut has grown these past few months.  Not sure if it’s from eating sweets since you…

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You can find me on all platforms on www.gingerfunksblog.com or www.gingerfunk78.com

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When You Say Nothing At All

Invigorate your senses with this journal entry on the power of silence & patience. Dad taught me when you say nothing at all.

The Power of Silence Listen to audio version here – Segment 2 Journal Entry – July 21, 2018 I woke up this morning thinking about dad and all the things I want to tell him while he’s here.  That I love him?  He knows that.  What do I really want him to know?   Thank you for teaching me to make the best bacon ever.  To cook it low and slow with patience.  So that it comes out crispy but not…

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Letters To My Father #5

Lonesome Dove Listen to the audio version here December 13th Dear Dad,  Today is the first day in about a week that I didn’t really cry. Lately it’s been a daily thing. I’ve been missing you more Dad. Lately it seems like when I look at pictures these days, they aren’t just pictures any more. They become memories, feelings, and your voice, your presence is felt. I’m starting to wonder if my…

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The Weight of Grief

I recently read about work horses to find them described as docile, patient and how they can carry heavy loads. Grief can be a heavy load. It's funny because when you are in the midst of grief, so many people will tell you how strong you are, yet...

Honoring our bodies in order to lighten the load February 20th, 2019 Dear Dad, It’s Wednesday.  This is one of those long, short weeks where you work a day less than normal, but it feels like a regular week.  I feel heavy today.  Not sad or anything but physically heavy.  My gut has grown these past few months.  Not sure if it’s from eating sweets since you passed away.  I had lost my belly…

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