I wake up the morning of New Year’s Eve, reflecting on my life. Despite the losses we’ve experienced over the years, I’m happy to say that Me-Me and I have built a great life together. Our relationship is strong, and our kids are happy and healthy. We’ve done well. I enter the kitchen to prepare…
I feel terrible arriving home to the bad news of Merlin’s passing. The thought of Me-Me and the kids suffering through this without me is devastating. I don’t know if I’ll ever be able to make this up to them, but I’ll do my best. Dray is the first person I see when I step…
Note: These posts guest star Nathaniel C. Pierson of The Pierson and Friends story created by Jes2G of Tumblr. Check out her incredible work here: storiesbyjes2g In the morning, before sunrise – we take a few more pictures before it’s time to pack up and make our way back down the mountain. About 20 minutes later, we see the…
Note: These posts guest star Nathaniel C. Pierson of The Pierson and Friends story created by Jes2G of Tumblr. Check out her incredible work here: storiesbyjes2g We make our way to the next climb – Croft Icefall. The weather is pleasant, and the climbing conditions are in our favor. Mo, Stef, and Nate, don’t hesitate to begin. I stand…
Note: These posts guest star Nathaniel C. Pierson of The Pierson and Friends story created by Jes2G of Tumblr. Check out her incredible work here: storiesbyjes2g I begin baking a cake for Mase and pull it out of the oven just after midnight. Mase steps over and pauses with his eyes closed for a moment….
Me-Me answers the door to greet Uncle Merit, his family, her sister Lia and Lia’s husband, Stef. After a hug, Lia pulls Me-Me to the side. Jamelia: Are we sure we want to let our hubbies climb that mountain tomorrow? People die up there, you know. Melisa: I know, Lia. And I’m trying really hard…
It’s the morning of Winterfest. Mo and Stef are counting on me, and I feel I’m letting them down. We leave to climb Mt. Komo tomorrow morning, and I have yet to find a 4th guy for the trip. Desperate, I search for a climbing forum, hoping to find anybody willing to drop everything and…
