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MSc Bioethics – author of No Ordinary Boy

          

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Owen

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A day I think about, often

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Jennifer

Owen would occasionally cry so deeply that if you were to witness him in those moments it would shatter your heart.  It would start small, imperceptible to those who are  unfamiliar–but once it began, there was no stopping it. Many… Continue Reading →

True Stories Owen
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Sweetest boy in town

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Jennifer

Michael found some video footage – a compilation of moments I had shot as a gift for his birthday, a year after Owen was born. Most of it included me narrating a rather boring and silly monologue as I roamed… Continue Reading →

Day to Day Owen, videos
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Owen at Spiral Garden – video and photos

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Jennifer

I just uncovered this video yesterday. Owen attended the Spiral Garden summer camp at Holland Bloorview. Continue Reading →

Day to Day Owen, Spiral Garden
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Christmas ramblings

Posted on December 25, 2011 by Jennifer

I sometimes experience waves of shock – surprising moments of sadness that roll through me like a sudden thunderstorm, sometimes lasting minutes, sometimes lasting days. Like the first anniversary of Owen’s death when I couldn’t breathe for two weeks. Continue Reading →

Day to Day Owen
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On Hallowe’en I lied about it for the first time

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Jennifer

Angus went trick-or-treating with some friends. Had a fantastic time, in a neighbourhood that goes all out with decorations. He had deliberated about his costume for weeks: a T1000 (you know. . . the liquid guy in Terminator 2); a hippie; some kind of spy. Continue Reading →

Day to Day, True Stories Angus, Owen
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The body

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Jennifer

My son had died two days before. The autopsy had only just been completed and we hadn’t yet sorted out funeral details. Continue Reading →

True Stories death, Owen
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Owen’s birthday trip

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Jennifer

We’re in London UK and sadly, leave tomorrow… What a fantastic city this is! We did everything and yet barely scratched the surface. Continue Reading →

Day to Day Owen, photo gallery
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Commemorations

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Jennifer

Owen’s 13th birthday is in 2 weeks, on August 18. We’ll be in London UK at the time for a 10-day vacation. We’ve decided to go up in the London Eye that day because Owen would have loved it. Continue Reading →

Day to Day Owen
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It’s enough to break your heart wide open

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Jennifer

Protector of free speech, outraged critic of injustice and defender of Bubbies everywhere. Angus is his champion, his pal, his biggest fan. More than this. He is his brother. Continue Reading →

Essays and Lectures Angus, death, grief, Owen
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Filed under: decisions that don’t come easy (excerpt)

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Jennifer

“What do you think Owen wants?” What does he want? That’s easy. I know what he wants. He wants to eat like a normal kid and I’m sure he would NOT want that tube thing stuck inside of him! Continue Reading →

True Stories g-tube, Owen

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