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...
Look closer …

Look closer …

This really got to me this morning. Things are still so fresh from the passing of my parents.  Rehabilitation center full of older, seemingly neglected folks … Hospice, nurses, home care agencies, medicine, home care equipment, oxygen tanks … the list goes...
Discontent.

Discontent.

I dreamed about my sweet Daddy for the first time since he died (almost a month ago). In the dream I was telling Daddy how much I loved him and he said, “I love you too.”  We did that parent/child game, “I love you the most …” back and...
I wanted to cry.

I wanted to cry.

As I sat in the drive through at a local pharmacy I noticed the car next to me.  There is no privacy when everyone communicates over  a loud-speaker. I heard the daughter requesting the prescription for her mother.   Of course, I was doing the same thing.  I was...
A downer post, but this is on my heart …

A downer post, but this is on my heart …

I’m sure you all are growing weary of me writing about my Mom, but as always — I share whatever I’m going through on my blog.  I can’t help myself.I thought if I could get my Mom to a facility where she could have 24/7 care I would have...
Spent Saturday in the ER. Sigh.

Spent Saturday in the ER. Sigh.

I had a feeling yesterday was going to be an interesting day!I did have plans with some dear friends who were going to enjoy a nice steak dinner with us. My entire day was planned:  Clean house, clean house, and did I mention — clean house?However, when I...