by mrstdj | Nov 9, 2012 | All About Me, Death of MrTDJ, Relationships
Funny how things take on a clarity that’s not apparent until you are in the midst of the situation. I gave myself way too much credit and I was overconfident about my ability to control my emotions. I made a conscious decision that I would not mourn the...
by mrstdj | Oct 24, 2012 | All About Me, Death of MrTDJ, Relationships
A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of meeting Ronnie and Lamar Tyler, the creators of the site, Black and Married with Kids. I’d been a reader and fan of the site for quite a while. Once Ronnie and I chatted, it seemed that I might be able to offer a unique...
by mrstdj | Sep 26, 2012 | All About Me, Death of MrTDJ, General, Internet Thangs
Last night, I was supposed to be packing for a my trip this weekend to Blogalicious 2012, but I was distracted. Preparing to travel to Las Vegas is supposed to be fun, but I couldn’t make my mind NOT wander to the only other time I’d been there – my...
by mrstdj | Aug 17, 2012 | All About Me, Death of MrTDJ
Witnessing grief makes people uncomfortable. Yep. Very very uncomfortable. I understand. Not knowing what to say is normal, natural and you need not apologize for your discomfort. I will gladly accept a nod, a smile, a brief hug, a shoulder rub and even the...
by mrstdj | Aug 6, 2012 | All About Me, Death of MrTDJ, On the Homefront
. . . just wait until tonight, girl. Mr. Womack surely put his heart and soul into those lyrics, and they’ve defined the weeks since my husband’s passing. During the day, it’s a bit easier to fill my time because I’ve returned to work. My...
by mrstdj | Jul 27, 2012 | All About Me, Death of MrTDJ, On the Homefront
Writing is very therapeutic and it makes me feel good. So many things have happened since my husband’s passing on June 9 that I couldn’t possibly blog about every single instance. Overall, I’ve received tons of love, prayer and support and...