Category: Love and Relationships

Navigating Life After Losing a Parent: Jennifer, Lee, Onyx and Sarge Visit William R. Stowell’s Gravesite on the 12th Anniversary of Death (September 14, 2013)

September 14, 2013

At thirty, you think you still have time. Time to ask more questions. Time to sit a little longer at the kitchen table. Time to notice the small things—like how your father always paused before answering, not because he didn’t know what to say, but because he wanted to say it right. You don’t expect … More Navigating Life After Losing a Parent: Jennifer, Lee, Onyx and Sarge Visit William R. Stowell’s Gravesite on the 12th Anniversary of Death (September 14, 2013)

A Quiet Lifeline: How Onyx Helped Us Survive Relentless Online Bullying; Jennifer, Lee and Onyx Go For a Jeep Ride in Western Maine (August 10, 2013)

August 10, 2013

Jennifer got Onyx in May 2013 at a program for veterans called K9s for Warriors. Not only was Onyx an awesome companion during some of the most difficult times in our lives but the woman who ran K9s for Warriors with her son was a loving person we all referred to as “mom.” She really … More A Quiet Lifeline: How Onyx Helped Us Survive Relentless Online Bullying; Jennifer, Lee and Onyx Go For a Jeep Ride in Western Maine (August 10, 2013)

The Power of Shared Memories: Jennifer and Lee Celebrate William R. Stowell’s Birthday at Sunday River Ski Resort in Newry, Maine (March 21, 2013)

March 21, 2013

There are dates that don’t pass quietly. They return each year with weight—carrying memory, love, and a kind of ache that never really leaves. My dad’s birthday is one of those days. In 2013, Lee and I chose not to spend it in silence or avoidance. Instead, we drove to Sunday River Ski Resort in … More The Power of Shared Memories: Jennifer and Lee Celebrate William R. Stowell’s Birthday at Sunday River Ski Resort in Newry, Maine (March 21, 2013)

Jennifer and Lee Celebrate 5 Year Wedding Anniversary at Sandals Negril in Jamaica (2012)

July 4, 2012

Jennifer and Lee: Until Death Do Us Part (2024) In 2012, we went to Sandals Negril Jamaica from April 17th to April 24th to celebrate our five year wedding anniversary. Our five year wedding anniversary is actually July 4, 2012 but we went earlier for multiple reasons. The weather is really nice in Jamaica from December … More Jennifer and Lee Celebrate 5 Year Wedding Anniversary at Sandals Negril in Jamaica (2012)

Day 8: Drive From the Sandals Negril Resort to Sangster International Airport, Montego Bay, Jamaica (2012)

April 24, 2012

Last Day Photos at Sandals Negril Jamaica: Video of Drive From Sandals Negril to Montego Bay, Jamaica: Road Trip From Sandals Negril to the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, Jamaica 2 Photos of the Drive From Sandals Negril to Montego Bay, Jamaica: Related Links:Sandals Negril JamaicaDay 1: Jennifer and Lee Arrived at Sandals Negril … More Day 8: Drive From the Sandals Negril Resort to Sangster International Airport, Montego Bay, Jamaica (2012)

Day 7: Sunbathing on 7 Mile Beach & Dining at Kimonos Oriental Cuisine, Sandals Negril Jamaica (2012)

April 23, 2012

Sunbathing on 7 Mile Beach at Sandals Negril Jamaica: Birdwatching on 7 Mile Beach at Sandals Negril Jamaica [Video]: Kimonos Oriental Cuisine at Sandals Negril Jamaica: Kimonos Oriental Cuisine at Sandals Negril Jamaica [Video]: Photos of Sandals Negril Jamaica and Kimonos Oriental Cuisine: Sandals Negril Jamaica, We Had the Time of Our Lives: Related Links:Sandals … More Day 7: Sunbathing on 7 Mile Beach & Dining at Kimonos Oriental Cuisine, Sandals Negril Jamaica (2012)

Day 6: Dining at Barefoot by the Sea & A Chill Caribbean Beach Day at Sandals Negril Jamaica (2012)

April 22, 2012

Sandals Negril Jamaica, a Caribbean Couple’s Resort: Photos of the Sandals Negril Jamaica Resort: Barefoot by the Sea Restaurant, Sandals Negril Jamaica: Jennifer and Undiagnosed Chronic Lead Poisoning at Sandals Negril: As we’ve been going through all these memories and photos, it’s really taken us for the ride of our lives now that we are … More Day 6: Dining at Barefoot by the Sea & A Chill Caribbean Beach Day at Sandals Negril Jamaica (2012)

Day 5: Jennifer and Lee Go Snorkeling in the Caribbean Sea at Sandals Negril Jamaica (2012)

April 21, 2012

The first time we went to a Sandals Resort, we were not doing well at all. But we were invited to a friend’s wedding and Jennifer was asked to be in the wedding as a bridesmaid. Despite failing health issues and delayed diagnoses and treatment, we tried to help ourselves both mentally and physically by … More Day 5: Jennifer and Lee Go Snorkeling in the Caribbean Sea at Sandals Negril Jamaica (2012)

Day 5: Snorkeling, 7 Mile Beach Tour, Beach Day, and Sunset at World Famous Rick’s Cafe in Jamaica (2012)

April 21, 2012

Glass Bottom Boat and Snorkeling at Sandals Negril Jamaica: For more snorkeling videos, check out… Jennifer & Lee Go Snorkeling in the Caribbean Sea at Sandals Negril (2012) Photos of Sandals Negril Jamaica Caribbean Resort: GoPro Tour of 7 Mile Beach and Sandals Negril Jamaica: Jennifer at 7 Mile Beach in the Caribbean at Sandals Negril … More Day 5: Snorkeling, 7 Mile Beach Tour, Beach Day, and Sunset at World Famous Rick’s Cafe in Jamaica (2012)

Road Tripping with Sandals in Sandy Bay and Negril on the Island of Jamaica (2012)

April 20, 2012

Road Trip From Sandals Negril Jamaica to Sandy Bay, Jamaica: Road Trip From World Famous Rick’s Cafe to Sandals Negril Jamaica: Related Links:Sandals Negril JamaicaDay 1: Jennifer and Lee Arrived at Sandals Negril Jamaica (2012)Day 2: Relaxing Beach Day at Sandals Negril Jamaica (2012)Day 3: Island Routes Catamaran Ride to World Famous Rick’s Cafe (2012)Day 4: Island … More Road Tripping with Sandals in Sandy Bay and Negril on the Island of Jamaica (2012)