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Retrospection

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What the heck is taking me so long to update the ol'blog? Well, I've been on an important task these last few days. With the help of family members (thank you guys!), we've redone the office in the house. Eric......

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Treasure

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I spent two solid hours in the basement last night looking at Eric's old things. He never threw anything away. He kept everything, including empty boxes and paperwork from years ago. I remember asking Eric to throw some of his......

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Blue

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This evening I find myself feeling "blue". It's been a week since Eric's passing and for the first time, I've had moments of feeling displaced. It started this evening. I was preparing dinner for myself and Ethan and out of......

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Holiday Layout & Layering

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I wish I would of brought my camera with me last night. I actually took the night off and devoted some time to myself. I reserved a spot at the local Archivers for their usual scrap mania Friday night event.......

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Candid a.m.

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I came across this photo of Eric a few days ago. I took this photo of Eric while on a camping trip last summer in Gooseberry Park. It was one of those early brisk mornings and we were trying to......

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A Celebration of Life

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I still can't believe he's gone. That's what I kept telling people today at Eric's funeral. I've been told it will take a few weeks for his absence to sink in. To feel real. I'm constantly looking for him. It's......

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Funeral Information

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Eric Benjamin Middlecamp, 35, of South Saint Paul died Saturday January 5th after a long struggle with brain cancer. A loving husband, father, brother, and son, he will be remembered for his infinite patience and healthy sense of humor. Survived......

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Saying Goodbye

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I'm sad to have to share with all of you that Eric's health is rapidly declining. My dear husband is expected to pass soon. I'm taking a short leave from the blog to focus on my family. I'm going to......

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Quiet Sunday

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A mellow Sunday. Just the way I like it. It's one of my favorite days of the week. We never plan anything on Sundays. I set aside Sunday for my family. Sometimes, we'll have a little family gathering, but lately,......

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Someone cares about you...

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Knock. Knock. Who's there? It's the Mr. FedEx Man. What could he be bringing to our home? I haven't ordered anything in ages. It must be Eric's meds from hospice. I figured his nurse must of ordered something for him......

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