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Jaime Pollard-Smith
- Sep 11, 2017
- 5 min
Life of the Party
I dreaded it for weeks. Calling it a “celebration of life” did not make it seem less like a funeral. I was battling the finality of Mom’s...
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Jaime Pollard-Smith
- Aug 14, 2017
- 4 min
I Am Not Afraid
"I am not afraid of storms for I am learning how to sail my ship." -Louisa May Alcott I went on a walk with a close family friend last we...
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Jaime Pollard-Smith
- Jul 24, 2017
- 3 min
Mom's Long Journey Home
“Where is your dad?” My kids were in a trance staring at the television. I just finished cleaning up after feeding everyone dinner. My mo...
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Jaime Pollard-Smith
- May 1, 2017
- 3 min
For Better or for Worse
In sickness and in health. We never know exactly how this line will play out in the real world. It might be quick like a bandaid being rippe
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Jaime Pollard-Smith
- Feb 13, 2017
- 4 min
Have the Talk
I try not to dwell on the missed opportunity and perhaps consider it to be one last lesson my mom taught me. “Seize the moment, Jaime. Don’t
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Jaime Pollard-Smith
- Oct 24, 2016
- 4 min
Acceptance
“Whoever is present are the right people. Whenever it begins is the right time. Whatever happens is the only thing that could have happen...
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