5 years later, these two are still two of my favorite people. This photo was from our Junior Dinner, which honestly does not feel that long ago. I remember going over to Anna’s house before the dinner, playing with Yoda, talking about how weird it’s going to be to see teachers in a social setting […]

Hola soy José Ramón o como me decía Anna JR, me dijeron que diga unas palabras y esta es la única forma por que no puedo en persona.Conocí a Anna y a Ado aquí en República Dominicana y nos hicimos muy pero muy amigos, fue tan grande la amistad que Adonis y Anna regresan en […]

A trip to Burning Man was on our daddy/daughter bucket list. So, armed with the big posters of Anna and Amanda, I set out to experience Burning Man 2018.  The playa.  The whiteouts. The temple.  The people.  The stories. The tears.  The laughs. Oh Dios Mio! Anna showed up in such a big huge magical […]

Dear Kevin, Just a note to say I think of you often and wonder how you’re doing.  I know times are probably still difficult. But I also know that when friends share their memories of Anna that you can feel her presence. When I think of the two of you, the day that comes to […]

Yes, it is still difficult and hard to believe that mi hija, my incredible daughter, has passed.  There have many many moments of grace and I’m thankful for the various mystical/spiritual paths I have taken to prepare me to communicate with her even after she passed. I’ll be honest and say that I always thought […]

Hi Anna, You’ve been in heaven for 4 months as of today. I know, you no longer have a sense of time…but for those still here, we miss your physical presence. To have 5 minutes with you…. With your departure, you ignited in me the courage to live without limits; you set that bar for […]

Kathy and I visited the big Island to help our healing from grief.  Still hard to believe Anna is not here. Today we visited the spot where Anna had that amazing FB profile picture taken. This was a sweet healing time especially as I was able to help some dear farmers harvest their crops. Kevin […]

Sweet Sweet Anna, It’s been a week. Soon it will be a month. Time heals but leaves scars. Your purity has reminded all of us of how to live. You embodied the phrase you often wore around your wrist: Pura Vida. This letter is for me to put words to the paralysis I have been feeling. You […]

When you find something funny that you think you shouldn’t find funny – just look over your shoulder and you’ll see or hear Anna with her patented/inimitable quick laugh and then cover her mouth because she feels guilty immediately. As she grew older she would occasionally just let her mouth hang ajar. Banana. Your Presence […]

Kathy and I joined a silent meditation retreat in the Lucerne Valley. My stated intention for the retreat was to develop a peace beyond human understanding in regards to mi hija, Anna. The retreat, led by Reverend Michael, delivered so much on that intention.  The healing rock exercise really was transformational.  Imagine your challenge. Imagine […]