Tag Archives: Joseph Allen Randel

12-29-2014 A fun time held by all

Posted on December 29, 2014 by Mark

Dear Joseph and Lucia, Michèle and I had a fun time last night at the dinner. It was a tiny apartment jam packed with books, tables, and people.  I doubt your mother would have felt very comfortable there.  The attendees … Continue reading →

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12-28-2014 Finding Hope

Posted on December 28, 2014 by Mark

Dear Joseph and Lucia, I’m looking forward to today.  A former classmate of mine throws an annual “Orphans & Widows” Christmas dinner.  It’s meant for those that don’t have family to go to during the holidays.  Technically, I’m an orphan … Continue reading →

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10-16-2014 Coming Clean

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Mark

Dear Joseph and Lucia, I have to admit that in my last post I pretended that everything was fine on my end.  I lied.  It took me a few days to accept the news and become willing to share it.  … Continue reading →

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10-02-2014 Keep Memories

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Mark

Dear Joseph and Lucia, While I was picking up a sandwich today for lunch, one of the guys asked me to do my Elmo voice. As soon as I did a good Elmo laugh, everyone stopped and smiled.  A girl … Continue reading →

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09-12-2014 Home

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Mark

Dear Joseph and Lucia, It was a very nice morning today.  It was in the 50’s.  I was curled up deep under the covers with the cat up next to me.  I didn’t want to get out of bed, but … Continue reading →

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09-11-2014 Faith

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Mark

Dear Joseph and Lucia, I’ll start out today by apologizing.  I plan to go a little deep. I had a revelation during lunch while listening to an interview on NPR. Before I met your mother, I was considered atheist.  Agnostic … Continue reading →

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09-09-2014 It’s a good day

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Mark

Dear Joseph and Lucia, It’s a good morning after all the mess over last weekend.  I met with my doctor this morning.  She’s been monitoring my progression as I went through a recent bought of depression.  The medications I’m on … Continue reading →

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08-05-2014 Waiting…

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Mark

Dear Joseph and Lucia, Today is another one of those days where everything is less than happy.  I’m struggling with your absence in my life.  It started yesterday afternoon.  I spent a while looking into the options available to me.  … Continue reading →

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A Letter to Mary Esther Randel

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Mark

Dear Mary, I post this online as a result of you not accepting any communication from me and pretending I don’t know where you are.  I’m perfectly aware there is a good chance either Joseph or Lucia will find this … Continue reading →

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06-27-2014 Its Friday! :-)

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Mark

Dear Joseph and Lucia, I’m very glad it’s Friday.  I get to go home and see Michèle tonight. This weekend promises to be a busy one.  We have to finalize all our plans and prepare for the trip next week.  … Continue reading →

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