Category Archives: Grief

an evening can change in a moments notice

Posted on August 22, 2019 by Robert I Baxter

    I was watching the evening news tonight. I was busy cooking in the kitchen and my attention changed suddenly from my cooking to the TV during the sports section of the newscast. My eyes went wet. The terrible … Continue reading →

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I wish that cancer was just a word or a scary story….

Posted on August 5, 2017 by Robert I Baxter

I wish that cancer was just a word or scary story told at camp to scare the campers. Continue reading →

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Can You Help?

Posted on July 6, 2017 by Robert I Baxter

I have been treated generously in my time of need. Would you consider helping? Continue reading →

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Andrew Vasek Memorial Scholarship 2017 Recipient Presentation

Posted on May 27, 2017 by Robert I Baxter

This is a short video showing the 2017 Andrew Vasek Memorial Scholarship award presentations. Also serves as a reminder of why we exist. Less than 3 minutes long, you will enjoy this video! Continue reading →

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How to Light Up a Room

Posted on April 21, 2017 by Robert I Baxter

How to Light Up a Room: A look at the life, death, and resulting events of my cousin Andrew. Continue reading →

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Two years later

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Robert I Baxter

Two years after I wrote a blog post titled Pain, Love, and acceptance, I find myself ironically in a similar place emotionally. Click this link to read of my emotional state right now. I’ll repost it rather than type out the same … Continue reading →

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Superhero Micah is Healed

Posted on July 28, 2016 by Robert I Baxter

Please pray for his family in their time of grief

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Zoe Meme: Special Edition

Posted on July 8, 2016 by Robert I Baxter

I sat here all night and watched the horror unfold in Dallas. I have been deeply saddened over the loss of life this week in Dallas and elsewhere.  Zoe means life in Greek. We need more life and less death. … Continue reading →

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