He left us a year ago today.

He left us a year ago today.

On this very date last year, my sister and I were meeting at our parent’s house to go on a wig hunt for our mama.    At the time, she was bedridden and was stationed right beside of our precious daddy who was now in a state of unconsciousness, though not...
Where is your sting?

Where is your sting?

Yesterday was cold and rainy here in North Carolina.  I think the high was in the 50’s. On one hand it was the perfect cold fall day.  I love cold weather and am ready for the change!  But it makes for a very dreary day when it is the day a tombstone is placed....
A Bittersweet Day

A Bittersweet Day

Yesterday was a bittersweet day for me.  It was my Mom’s first birthday in heaven.  I wasn’t really emotional about that per se, but I did realize it.   My dear Aunt Jane had decided to get a group of us together (some of her nieces) for a brunch, and her...
How am I?

How am I?

Everyone keeps asking me how I am handling the loss of both parents.  My Daddy died just before Mother’s Day and my Mom died just before Father’s Day. Well, it depends on the day, but mostly I just have moments of tears here and there — then I go on...