Tag Archives: brother

Today’s Word Is, Maturity

My mother had been saying for days that she would be glad when my brother would find a moment to clean out the chimney and stove pipe. The temperatures are cooling down and she knew they were going to be … Continue reading

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Wishing You

Today is your birthday. I wish we could celebrate, but we can’t. You left us a couple years ago for your Heavenly home. But there is no way that we cannot, will not remember you my brother. I miss you, … Continue reading

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March Sixth; In Memory and Honor

One reason why I participate in Relay for Life. I have two brothers, one who lives on the other side of town and one who now resides in Heaven. He was twenty-three months younger than me, but so much more … Continue reading

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February Fifth; Considering What If…

The skies are clear, the sun is bright, and its cold. Two out of three. Well there is also the signs that my cold is breaking up, that’s another plus. I was hoping to go to church tomorrow, but if … Continue reading

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Day 297; Footnotes of Memories and Missing

 Another sad anniversary is approaching fast. I’m not sure I am ready. I was sitting here this afternoon and felt the need to go walking in the woods out back. I haven’t really walked the woods lately other than down … Continue reading

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September Fourth; When the Missing, is Not a Thing but..

Someone  Even though I had lost people in my life prior, it took losing my husband for the real understanding to sink in. I loved my grandparents deeply. Our maternal grandparents played a large part in our life growing up. … Continue reading

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Day 232; Footnotes of Knowing Who To Run To When Feeling Afraid

There I was, minding my own business for once, doing my household chores when my phone rang. For probably the third time, mom was calling. I honestly don’t mind though, I’m just glad to still be receiving those calls. She … Continue reading

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July Twenty-eighth- Relationships of the Family Kind

Cut short. This morning as I was writing my morning offering, and just as I was considering whether to lengthen it by expanding what I had written, I received a phone call from mom. She needed to get out of … Continue reading

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Day 134; Footnotes of Missing (out)

 Tomorrow, May 15th, the Jeep group that I am part of will be participating on what is a rather large event. National Go Topless day, the jeeps will be topless. Since the top will not come off my Compass, I … Continue reading

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Day102; Footnotes of a Good Day

 I don’t know. This morning I either saw a ghost cat, yet one more cat among the many, or Mustard, the cat that has been missing for weeks, was in my back yard this morning. I really doubt that it … Continue reading

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