It’s no secret Mom and Dad had quite a remarkable love story. It was in no way perfect, but their dedication, commitment and love for each other was unmatched. Since Mom passed, the number one question I get asked is, “How is your Dad?” That is understandable, since their story was well known and since … Continue reading Update
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Mom’s Eulogy
Mom was a woman of many talents. An organizer extraordinaire. A fabulous cook. A deep thinker. A hospitality queen. A servant and lover of people. An encourager. A follower of Christ. An empathetic ear. A noticer of details. A lover of color and design. And a memory maker. One life contains so many layers, doesn’t … Continue reading Mom’s Eulogy
Memories
Funny how memories work when you are grieving. They come unbidden and they are bittersweet. Mostly sweet. Mostly, I smile…sometimes with tears…grateful tears that Mom is whole again. Birthdays, Christmases, family trips, times with the grandkids, even childhood memories from when I was a little girl, all come forward as I flip through pictures. I … Continue reading Memories
Love
I’m on my porch this morning. It is cool and the birds seem grateful for that fact. The sun is playing with the trees and the result is a light show sprinkling the rays all around me like a disco ball. My fingers take the cue and dance across the keyboard. Today they are writing … Continue reading Love
The Last Week
You know that even though I haven’t been posting, I have still been writing. After all, this blog is an e-journal of sorts. My diary, so others will know they are not alone in their feelings. This is what I have written in the last week of Mom’s life. It’s long. If you just want … Continue reading The Last Week
It’s Over
Dearest Readers, Our long goodbye is over. Mom breathed her last today and now she is whole. We have stopped counting down her days here and now we begin counting up the days until we are with her again there. We feel as if we have finished a marathon. Exhausted, but we have run a … Continue reading It’s Over
A Mother’s Day Circle of Life
It’s Mother’s Day. My mom’s last. My daughter-in-love’s first. A life cycle moment. Full circle. As a woman of faith, Mom dedicated us to the Lord as babies. Mom and Dad agreed to raise us with the love of God as their guiding force. I, in turn, did the same for each of our own … Continue reading A Mother’s Day Circle of Life
Love in Savannah
When my kids were little it was difficult to get time with only one of them at a time. There was constant activity and noise. It was a rough and tumble season of life. It took effort and an army of helpers to get alone time with just one. I tried to set aside time … Continue reading Love in Savannah
Tribute to Aunt Brenda
When Bill first started bringing me around to meet his family, Aunt Brenda was one of the first ones I met. She set me at ease immediately. Her sweet temperament was welcoming; her hugs were cozy and genuine. She had a sparkle of joy in her eyes, always. She told great stories about the family … Continue reading Tribute to Aunt Brenda
Martha’s Garden
One thing Mom and Dad have always had in common is their love for flowers. Wildflowers particularly, but any flowers are a treat. I remember, when I was a kid, Dad would get up early and go for a hike on the mountain. Probably to take pictures. He would bring back a plethora of flowers … Continue reading Martha’s Garden
