Monthly Archives: October 2010

Karin, I completely support the idea of sharing our lives on a blog, but right now I can’t write more. I am numb. I am in terrible pain. I am here and you are gone. John has died. Joan is … Continue reading →

Judy, I didn’t think that it could get worse, but then hearing that John died the day after I left felt just too much. I’m lucky to be with my family here in Guildford, but realise how unbearable it must … Continue reading →

 Karin, John passed tonight at 10 p.m. Such terrible news – and I am here and not there yet. I called Joan and John about 5 p.m. and told them I was on my way north. Joan put the phone … Continue reading →

I met with Thierry again today after he was done with meeting an author and working with Gail. I took him out to dinner last night – the place had delicious Lebanese food, but we couldn’t hear each other because … Continue reading →

This is just x*&#@! Karin, I am watching you disappear again – for how long? We don’t know. In 2009 we were apart for nine months and then I went to Canada to get you. I don’t want that to … Continue reading →

Judy, what an other-worldly moment that was, gliding up the escalator in the airport at Los Angeles, watching your sad face, not wanting to let my tears flow just yet. Yes, we have done this many times now, and yet … Continue reading →

Sharing Our Torn Apart Life with You Day One… Karin and I have decided to share our personal diaries, our inner thoughts, with you so you can see what a same-sex binational couple has to deal with to stay “together” … Continue reading →