Category Archives: inspiration

Clearing the Clutter

The following was originally written in 2015. I have updated and edited it to make it more current. A Saturday off..James will be leaving for work soon, my husband is out there somewhere. He’s headed toward SC so maybe he … Continue reading

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Discussing Sports

What do you mean it isn’t a sport? My dad, is a fan. My deceased brother was a fan. My son is a fan. I know many people who enjoy this particular event. Over the course of time, I have … Continue reading

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Mother’s Day Adventure-part one

Off to the races. What better way to spend a Mother’s Day weekend than taking me to do something he likes? Actually, I do enjoy it myself so we’ll take that off the table. The fact that I love the … Continue reading

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Then, Now, Forward

now what? Now what do I do? There has always been you, calling me, checking on me and James. You’ve called me lecturing me on my walks through the woods, and how I need to be careful. All of those … Continue reading

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One More Day

A day in the life… I knew that my mother needed to go for groceries today. She knew that I wanted to wait until after lunch, which is why she was calling me at 11:30 wondering if I had eaten … Continue reading

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Priorities

Its worth everything I miss out on. Aerosmith is coming to Charlotte later this year. Supposedly a final tour event. I really wanted to go, partially because I’ve never seen them live and if this is indeed the final tour … Continue reading

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Saying Thank You

I can only imagine, what the cost would have been if the Men’s Neighborhood Mission Group had not stepped in to help me. When I admitted feeling overwhelmed and embarrassed for my house I was told quickly and humbly, “This … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday Mom

Happy Birthday Mom. 88 years young today. I’ve already spoken with mom today, she’s pretty good on that calling around a certain time. The calls are a bit shorter now since I’ve done away with the landline phone. She fears … Continue reading

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We Made a Good Team

We made a good team. (from 2015) What a day yesterday was..it will definitely go down in the books as one of the busier and exciting ones. Rising at 4am and being at work at 6 then putting in a … Continue reading

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Thoughts on Grief

Grief is a monster. Grief, is a cancer to the soul. Grief. We learn to live with it, understanding that it will forever be a part of who we are because the one we grieve, no longer is part. Otherwise, … Continue reading

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