Author Archives: comfortingkeepsakesbox

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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Tragedy and it’s Counterparts

Helplessness & Guilt   Another life was taken yesterday.  A beautiful, happy, full-of-life, caring son, [... Read More ...]

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Love My Gym

Break the Mold…Find Your Awesome. Sound familiar?  Then you must go to my gym! http://www.ironorchidstudio.com [... Read More ...]

Make New Friends, and Keep the Old…

Make new friends, but keep the old… Nothing makes me feel better than time with [... Read More ...]

Suicide: Close to Home

Once again, I find myself talking about loss.   A couple of days ago, a [... Read More ...]