Living is a whole new adventure when you suddenly find yourself alone, widowed and the mother of four young boys a lot like their Dad.

Birthdays and Milestones
Janae Janae Thompson Janae Janae Thompson

Birthdays and Milestones

I turned 40 this month.  It seems to be a milestone birthday.  I remember when my mother turned 40.  I thought she was old.  For her birthday, friends and family got a coffin to decorate with, and also a lot of all black. 

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Running Away Again
Boys Janae Thompson Boys Janae Thompson

Running Away Again

I had no idea where he was. It was late. He had no intention of coming back.  He left me.  He ran away, sneaky little guy. He’s 11 and gone.  He thought he had us all fooled and he thought could get away from his life.  I know that feeling, wanting to run, to get away from my life. 

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