This week marks 20 years since my mama went home to Jesus. Some years are harder than others. Continue reading
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Some Days I Really Miss Her
I’m not even sure what I want to write today because honestly it’s one of those days. My goal setting of writing 2 blogs a week is keeping me on task. Reason #1 — I’m motivated by setting a goal and checking off my progress and #2 — I really want that new upholstered chair … Continue reading
Happy Birthday, Mom
Grief comes in waves. It’s foolish to think I can make it through January without tears. It’s been 15 years since my mother died. January 18 was her last day on earth. As the sun was rising, He came and escorted her home. I remember the day with precision and clarity. I remember the room… … Continue reading
What I Learned in January and A Happy Birthday to Mom!
Dave nonchalantly mentioned today that we have now finished 1/12 of this year and I don’t really know how I feel about that. But now that we’ve checked off 31 days for January it’s time to link up with Emily Freeman over at Chatting at the Sky and share what we learned this month. So here we … Continue reading
When Mother’s Day Is Hard
I watch them swing in unison…my two youngest. They challenge each other to swing higher and jump farther. His head swings back in delight and giggles come up from his belly. I watch with pure joy as my thoughts go to earlier days when my own swing set with the leg-burning metal slide sat in my backyard. Our … Continue reading
Courage, Loss and Grief ~ Walking the Path Ahead
My mother died today. Not in the last 24 hour period, but she died today. It’s been 11 years and I still remember. Everyone remembers that day of loss, because it’s not just the day our someone died, it’s the day a part of us died. She died, and with her, a part of me died. Yesterday, my agenda held a … Continue reading
Tripping Over Typeset 