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Thoughts, feelings and experiences since losing my precious angel.

An Angel Who Calls Me Mom

Sitting down to write on the one-year anniversary of Tanner’s death and I’m flooded with memories of my baby... there isn’t a post long...
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Tell Me Your Story

At 8:20pm on a Tuesday night exactly three months ago, April 11th, my precious baby became an angel. It's impossible to think it's only been...

My Baby, My Angel

My Tanner, my most precious angel... I will always be your mommy. Dance in heaven my baby. I love you forever. Tanner Daniel Snyder passed away on April...

I Want to Share Him!

You guys... this is killing me! Having this cool, amazing, funny, smart, talented kid come into my world but...
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Two Broken Hearts

In the midst of my grief, I'm trying to somehow help my son find his way without his best friend and brother. He loves Tanner. He...

Closer to Heaven

Flying home from my rescue adventure, I looked out the window and felt, in this moment, I was just a little closer to my...

Down by the Tracks

Supposedly having a train track behind your house is bad for home values. But I love mine. The soft rumble is soothing, and the path alongside...

I See You

I see you, Tanner. I've been asked if I've seen any signs yet: those little glimpses or assurances that Tanner's okay and still with us. Friday...

Facing Tomorrow

I'm fighting sleep with every ounce of my being. I don't know how to face tomorrow. One month. One month since I lost my baby. One month since...
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Pray For Us, Tanner

I was a momarazzi. Thank God. I'm treasuring the videos I have of him. As his perfect soul was leaving us in the hospital I was...