Author Archives: comfortingkeepsakesbox

Change and Jimmy (or Tuck) the Baby Sea Turtle

If someone told me a year ago that there would be a worldwide pandemic and [... Read More ...]

Our Escape to Sand and Sea on the Island of Manasota Key

I am tired. Between hate, violence, and frustration with the human race in general, I’m [... Read More ...]

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Yummy Crepes…or Polachintz…Depends On Who You Ask!

  If you have ever been a guest at our house, you have probably been [... Read More ...]

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Life Isn’t Always Comfy Blankets and a DOG

Ok, all.  Don’t fall over because the word DOG is in my title.  She, however, [... Read More ...]

Law Enforcement Appreciation Day 2020: Don’t Be Dumb

There is a family behind every uniform. I was married to a police officer, but [... Read More ...]

In-Law Bitterness Has No Home Here

Imagine–a card from your late husband’s mother to you and your current husband that reads: [... Read More ...]

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Comforting Keepsakes and The Trooper Kyle Deatherage Memorial Partnership

To start off, I want to clarify that there is a different between these two [... Read More ...]

The Vicious Cycle of Happy and Sad: Neverending Journey Through Grief

I am so tired of living on a roller coaster of emotions.  Really.  It makes [... Read More ...]

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Being a Good Human: Kyle’s Promotion That Never Happened

I spoke at a command graduation.  Kate McNelly (a great friend and member of the [... Read More ...]

Give me ALL the Sprinkles, Anniversary Pudding, and Communion Snacks

Sprinkles, Pudding, and Communion Snacks–September 2019.  It’s been one of those months of the year [... Read More ...]

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