Waves of grief. It’s a very real thing. I am not sure what your experience is but mine is that grief hits me at some of the most unexpected times and places. This week those waves have been of tidal wave proportions and even though Continue reading →
It’s been a week of appointments. Whew. Dentist. Hair cut. Eye doctor. If your area is like where we live, if you get an appointment for something you try your darnedest to keep that appointment because scheduling them is somewhat of an accomplishment. Most places Continue reading →
Feeling all the feels. The slang term describes an overwhelming emotional reaction and I think I am in the midst of feeling all the feels this holiday season. First of all, I am so missing my mom. She was such a big part of all Continue reading →
It’s November 10th and this date will always be a difficult one for me. My mom would have been 93 years old today. She has definitely been on my mind a lot the past couple of weeks and I am sure that it is because Continue reading →
November is going to be one busy month around here and I imagine it will be for my readers as well. I am anxious for all of the great things that will be going on but of course you know I have to start the Continue reading →
OCTOBER! It deserves capital letters AND an exclamation mark just for Audrey. Whew. Fall is here and it is off to a good start already. Of course here on It’s Just Life it means it is time for our monthly Comments for a Cause post. Continue reading →
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 →
When peace like a river, attendeth my way When sorrows like sea billows roll; Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to know It is well, it is well, with my soul. Horatio Spafford “It is Well with My Soul” Today, of all days, I Continue reading →
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 →
Life is just a little bit more difficult today. For my family it is because my mom is slipping both physically and mentally. The dementia that she has struggled with for years is raging and her cognitive abilities are really diminished. Her physical health has Continue reading →
