Last week was a week to make memories. On September 25th we celebrated the life of our mother, Helen M. Brown, with what I think was a beautiful service. One of her clergy friends delivered the message which was perfect. Another family friend sang the Continue reading →
Today’s post is simply a copy of what I hopefully said at her Celebration of Life on Saturday. The rest of the week I am taking off from posting on It’s Just Life so I can enjoy being in the moment with my family. Have Continue reading →
It’s been three weeks since my mom passed away and while it is still so difficult to believe I am getting stronger and better at dealing with the grief and sadness. It’s just hard. Anyone who has lost a parent understands. Anyone that has lost Continue reading →
Chris and I are joining a new club in November. If you look at the picture at the top this post you know what club that is. THE GRANDPARENTS CLUB! Excuse my shouting but we are beyond excited to join one of the best clubs Continue reading →
Dementia is slowly claiming my mom. I have shared on my blog many times in the past couple of years the struggles that my mom has had as her dementia worsens. It helps me to write things out and to remember them this way and Continue reading →
The weekend was picture perfect. There was so much love all around in the Maxwell and Chiles families. The weather was picture perfect, the bride and groom stunning, the friends and family joyful, the venue was beautiful, the food was top notch and the band Continue reading →
It’s finally here… Tomorrow our Aaron marries his Erin. We are over the moon excited and if I have neglected answering your comments or messages the past week or so I apologize. You know how it is when you anticipate something for so very long Continue reading →
One of the things I have been doing lately is going through a lot of things that we cleaned out from my mom’s storage locker when we moved her the last time. While it is odd to go through things like this while she is Continue reading →
They say a picture speaks 1000 words and in this case I have to agree. What makes me happiest? Time with my family. When we were fortunate enough to have two boys in our 20’s I was the happy mama who was able to stay Continue reading →
Chrisisms are these witty little phrases that my beloved Mr. Diamond utters from time to time. He has been a little off his game these days and hasn’t been as prolific as normal but I do have a few to offer up to entertain my Continue reading →
