Mother’s Day is approaching. There are many, still very raw thoughts, and many feelings. I realize I probably share more than most are comfortable with, or even care to read. 😀 This time of year, it is easy to think on my mom and her passing. I’m still very much grieving. I’m not sure you ever really stop grieving over…
Time Hop, on Facebook, can be cruel sometimes. While it reminds us of some of the most exciting times of our lives, it also reminds us of some of the most difficult. This morning, the posts are about the night my mom passed. Waiting on the paramedics as they worked, and pleading for prayer. The flood of emotions as I…
I’m not sure why I’m sharing this other than that I’ve been missing my mom lately. This is a wreath that hangs in my hall just outside of my bedroom. I’ve made memory wreaths for people in the past- this one was so hard for me. When I’ve been asked to make them before, I usually will visit a grave…
One year ago, today. My life completely changed. It’s not that I didn’t know it was going to happen. I just expected to have longer. I expected her to hang on for at least a year- that IS what we were told on *that* day, more than a year back. We sat in her surgeon’s office as he told us…
Mom has received the most beautiful flowers from thoughtful family and friends. This one was my favorite: The local florist said he likes to make something “a little different”. They were certainly lovely!
We’re coming up with all sorts of creative ways to fill my Mom’s days! : ) On one particularly long day last week, we taught her how to send cell phone text messages. No doubt, in more ways than one, she’ll never be the same after this experience, LOL!!