Category Archives: Family

Well Hello!

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Shelli

It’s been a long time. The last real post I did was on April 10th. I did a re-posting and a simple tribute post since then, but really haven’t written anything here for a long, long time. One might think … Continue reading →

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You Make Me Want to Shout

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Shelli

My brother-in-law, John, while not giving up, is nearing the end. It feels odd and somewhat painful to write that. I published a recent email that his wife, Steph, sent out to a bunch of us on his website (the … Continue reading →

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Bite the Bullet

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Shelli

My daughter, Emily, lovingly pointed out that it’s been almost a month since I’ve posted. There’s not been a real reason why it’s been so long. I’m just not motivated most days. I’ve been working and working out, playing on … Continue reading →

Posted in About Me, Family, Shelli, Weight Loss | 14 Comments

Steph and John’s Great Adventure (Or, Why Amtrak Sucks)

Posted on September 12, 2010 by Shelli

The following is written in the words of my sister-in-law, Stephanie. This is their experience with Amtrak on a recent vacation to Wisconsin Dells. I’m hoping the use of social media, such as this blog and Facebook and Twitter will … Continue reading →

Posted in ALS/Lou Gehrig's Disease, Family, Shelli | 36 Comments

This Job

Posted on January 10, 2010 by Shelli

I don’t know what my job description is. The job title is Spouse of a Grieving Child. I’ve never done this job before. I didn’t apply for it. I wasn’t hired for it. I wasn’t trained for it. I have … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Marriage, Serious Stuff, Writing, {W}rite-Of-Passage | 9 Comments