Author Archives: Allyson

I wrote a post while Wes and I were on our spring break road trip. While away, we were able to let go of a lot of our sadness, and focus on the fun of being on the road, seeing … Continue reading →

I am a lucky woman. It would be easy to feel sorry for our situation, losing Hannah. And I do. It would be easy to feel overwhelmed by the enormous question facing our family – what will we do without … Continue reading →

I wonder if the full moon has anything to do with my inability to sleep. The past few nights I lay awake, thinking and thinking. I’ve had insomnia before during stressful periods in my life – I think we all … Continue reading →

A quick reminder that the celebration of Hannah’s life is this Saturday, 4/7 at 6:00 PM at the Burke Museum at UW. We hope you and your family will join us. Hannah Vail McNutt Memorial Announcement View Larger Map  

It has been so easy to write about Hannah’s life, but I’ve struggled with how much I want to share in writing about Hannah’s passing. Here goes… Greg and I knew all along that our job was to listen to … Continue reading →

On the one week anniversary of Hannah’s passing, I woke up really sad. Every morning, I’ve been feeling Hannah’s presence, then realizing that she isn’t with us. On this morning, the absence was profound. My sister Angela and her 3-year-old daughter … Continue reading →

We have finalized the plans for the Celebration of Hannah’s Life on Saturday, April 7 at 6 PM. We are so glad that we can host it at the Burke Museum at the UW. This wonderful place is filled with … Continue reading →

We’re working on the details for Hannah’s Celebration. Hoping to plan something for 4/7 in the late afternoon in Seattle (we want to have a celebration that includes all of our friends, family and children – now is a time … Continue reading →

We are deeply saddened to let you know that Hannah passed away last night at 7:02. That beautiful sunset we enjoyed last evening? It was her making we’re quite certain. Hannah couldn’t have had a more peaceful passing – in … Continue reading →