Jan 26When It Rains“Every storm runs out of rain.” –Maya Angelou Rainy days will always remind me of red galoshes, soggy socks, and Mom. When I was an undergrad my Mother gifted me with a red raincoat and matching red boots. (Did I mention that red is my favorite color?) It was my…Grief2 min readGrief2 min read
Nov 16, 2022Love, Full CircleIf you love someone put their name in a circle not a heart, because a heart can be broken, a circle goes on forever. — Brian Littrell As the holidays approach I think of my Mom in her kitchen, busy making delicious dishes while simultaneously watching Christmas movies on the…Grief2 min readGrief2 min read
Nov 15, 2022In Case of Rain“…my God, I thought, my whole life I’ve been under her raincoat thinking it was a marvel that I never got wet.” — The Raincoat, Ada Limon Anyone who knows me knows that I am no fan of the rain. That steadfast pitter-patter on the window is sheer annoyance to…Grief1 min readGrief1 min read
Nov 5, 2022Marking Time“The holiest of holidays are those kept by ourselves in silence and apart: The secret anniversaries of the heart.” ~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow I received a notification the other day alerting me that I’ve been writing this grief diary for one year. It’s hard to believe, not just the passing…Grief And Loss1 min readGrief And Loss1 min read
Aug 28, 2022How to Hug an AngelA Mom’s hug lasts long after she lets go. -Author Unknown Sometimes I’m lucky enough to see my Mom in my dreams. This happened the night she died and it has happened a handful of times since. Often times I see her in family settings, with us (her children) and…Mothers2 min readMothers2 min read
Aug 15, 2022Is There Birthday Cake in Heaven?“Count your life by smiles, not tears. Count your age by friends, not years.” Is there birthday cake in heaven? I really want to know. It’s been two years since you died, and I’m trying to resist the urge to phone or text to see how you’ll spend your day…Mothers2 min readMothers2 min read
Jul 15, 2022The Candy AisleNever underestimate the power of chocolate. — Author Unknown I’ve been baking again. I love to try new recipes…especially the ones that combine my favorite sweet treats. That’s how I stumbled upon my family’s current favorite — S’mores Rice Krispy Treats. As a consequence, this spring/summer we have been buying…Mothers2 min readMothers2 min read
Jun 1, 2022All the Pieces (A Life Interrupted)We are the living pieces of those who have loved us well. Author unknown Several years ago I came upon this photograph while scrolling through my social media feed. It immediately caught my eye. Never before had I seen such an accurate depiction of parenting. I remember at the time…Grief And Loss4 min readGrief And Loss4 min read
May 27, 2022When the Losses are WinningLosing feels worse than winning feels good. — Vin Scully, sportscaster This has been a hard month…for a lot of reasons. Missing my Mom on Mother’s Day and knowing that the two-year anniversary of her death is just days away. It sucks. I’m trying to brace myself, but preparing for…Grief And Loss2 min readGrief And Loss2 min read
May 6, 2022When Mother’s Day is HeavyYou never get over losing your mother, you miss her for the rest of your days. There’s a heaviness to Mother’s Day. What is meant to be a day of appreciation often comes with expectations and emotion — both good and bad. For those of us who are without our…Mothers2 min readMothers2 min read
