Missing Our Old Country…Learning to Live in Our New One
We were sorting through Dad’s things, as we recently sold his house, and I found a tape Dad had made
What I’d Say to my Children After My Funeral if I Could
Today marks two years since Mom went home to Jesus. Ten days from now will mark eight months since Daddy
What I’ll Say to my Children if I’m Diagnosed With Alzheimer’s
I was skimming some other dementia blogs lately and a reader had written in saying, that though she felt guilty
Where Did the Old Path Go?
I miss the old, worn path in our backyard. It went from our back steps across our yard. At the
Seven Things I Would Advise When a Loved One is Diagnosed With Dementia
This summer I’ve heard that a couple people I care about have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. It’s heartbreaking news. And
Making the Most of the Moments
I walk into my parents’ house and see Mom sitting in her rocking chair. “How’s my mama?” I ask.“I don’t
A Mother’s Touch
I tucked Mama into bed for her nap today, after lunch, and climbed in next to her for a little
Lessons of Love Revisited
Today is Mom and Dad’s Anniversary. Sixty-eight years ago they were married in a little white church in Louisiana. They
Will Holidays be This Emotional and Hard From Now On?
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The breeze lifts the lace curtain and a cool breeze blows in the open window. I…
Birthday Tears
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I thought I was doing quite a bit better in this whole mourning process. I haven’t…
Surviving Mother’s Day
Sometimes I wonder if Mother’s Day brings women more grief than blessings. Some of us will grieve the loving mothers
Momma’s Eyes
My mom always said she had eyes in the back of her head. And she did have a way of
Its Just a Pause
Crying as I grieved my parents used to be an almost daily thing. But gradually I felt a comforting sense
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