Tag Archives: Derrek Bird

An update for Jamie

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Pamela Schure

It’s rage. Rage against someone who took control of my life one day in June. It’s rage against the loss. Anger against the tangible proof of the futility of trying to control my life. Anger against the arrogance of someone … Continue reading →

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Counting the cost

Posted on June 2, 2013 by Pamela Schure

It’s been three years since Jamie died. I’ve tried to count the cost of this senseless shooting but the numbers don’t add up. No number begins to reflects the cost to my life in pain and loss. Here’s my short … Continue reading →

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How to handle shock on the 2nd of June

Posted on June 3, 2012 by Pamela Schure

I’m writing a text message to my husband: “Just rear ended. I’ll be OK in a while. Just at Starbucks getting over shock.” I look at the clock and it’s 2pm. It’s the 2nd of June and the memory floods … Continue reading →

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