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LIFE ON GERTRUDE

Writings of a Widowed Mother

Welcome to Life on Gertrude, a unique blog about single motherhood, young widowhood, and my reflections as a caregiver to my husband who gave his life to a battle with brain cancer.
Life on Gertrude is my way of coping with my loss and hopefully, a small spark of hope for those on a similar path.

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Happy 40th Birthday

Today on your 40th birthday I'm finally keeping a promise and taking you off the shelf. That was the one thing you asked me for, "I dont...

The Promise

"Mommy, are you laughing?" I looked at her in the rear view mirror, "Yes, I'm laughing!" As tears rolled down my cheeks, I was laughing,...

On your 3 year Deathaversary

Dear Jamie, 3 years. Its been 3 years since I last held you and kissed you and said goodbye for the very last time. A fellow advocate...

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