I have had some long days recently and I realize that it is on those days that I really miss my mom. It seems like a daughter always needs her mom and on the recent long days when I was tired and needed to vent Continue reading →
June 9, 2022
June 28, 2021
6 Months Later
Last week marked the six month period since my mom passed away. I suspect the 25th of each month will be a monthly reminder for the rest of my life. I have said it many times – grief is unpredictable. A friend shared this on Continue reading →
February 26, 2021
Gotta Leave Room
Yesterday marked the two month anniversary of my mom’s death. Christmas will never look or feel quite the same for me again. Yesterday I shared about our first visit with our grandson and today I am thinking about the circle of life. When Theo was Continue reading →
December 28, 2020
The End of the Journey
My sweet mother ended her life journey here on earth on Christmas Day at 3:27 pm. When I got the news I reacted with quite a variety of emotions. Tears, of course, because I will miss her every single day. Relief that her body is Continue reading →
May 13, 2020
“Her Library Has Burned”
“In Senegal, the polite expression for saying someone has died is to say his or her library has burned. When I first heard the phrase, I didn’t understand it, but over time I came to realize it was perfect. Our minds and souls contain volumes Continue reading →
June 27, 2019
When I Die…
When I die I want people to know that I loved them and that they were important to me. It’s a simple goal but one that hit me this week as I scrolled through Facebook. I was “reminded” by Facebook of the birthday of a Continue reading →
August 3, 2017
When Things Don’t Make Any Sense
Events in our area lately have left me shaking my head and wondering what on earth is going on in the world. If you follow me on Facebook you have no doubt seen the many articles and news pieces I have posted over the past Continue reading →
February 26, 2015
What NOT To Say to A Grieving Person
People say the darndest things sometimes. Here’s a list of what NOT to say. Continue reading →
November 5, 2012
Gone Too Soon?
Life is short. Be grateful today for the blessings in your life. Continue reading →
January 23, 2011