All Quiet After The War

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Written By Nathan Box

Death is hell. An unexpected death is a war. It is a war of attrition. The death comes in the form of shock and awe. Slowly and then very rapidly, people join you on the battlefield. They pick up arms and stand by your side. 

A funeral feels like the end. It is a moment in time to claim a victory. It is a hill to stand on and a place to shout from, "We made it." This is not the end though and anyone who has been to this battle can tell you so. 

Soon, family, friends and well intended strangers will retire to their busy lives. All will be quiet after the war. You will be left with the best of intentions; left to pick up the pieces. You will be left to put together this life of yours. You'll be forced to do so without the one you love. 

So, the death was just the first blow. It stings long after ashes have met the wind and caskets closed. With each passing day, the pain gets easier to bear, but it never retires. All will never truly be quiet. 

 

Thanks for entering my world, 

-Nathan 

Nathan Box
Hello! My name is Nathan. I've always believed I would meet that special someone in one of two places; either a record store or a book store. Maybe I need to amend? I moved to Seattle in February of 2011 from Oklahoma City (Try and not hold the Sonics/Thunder thing against me). I knew I wanted to work for a nonprofit and go to grad school. Within a couple of months, I was doing both. During the day, I work as a Fund Developer and Community Relations Manager for a nonprofit in Kent and at night I try to stay as busy as possible volunteering, trying new restaurants, finding hidden bars and exploring Seattle. The past few years has been both terrifying and exhilarating. I have done things on my own I didn’t think were within my capability. I love being outdoors. On any given weekend, I can be found hiking, on a road trip, volunteering, at a museum, seeing a movie (I see a lot of them). I am passionate about nonprofit work. I feel called to leave a mark on this world. Nothing against those who enjoy making tons of money, I just need to know I am making a difference.
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