Tag Archives: family

Well That Wasn’t Smart

I messed up. I took mom to get groceries and purchase mine as well. We took care of that and headed for home. I got mom home, her groceries inside and then took care of mine. I then went into … Continue reading

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Taking Care of Parents

My son really upset me last night. I was in the middle of telling him about something that happened earlier in the day when he looked down at his phone and popped up with the sound of the teacher’s blah … Continue reading

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An Update and Thoughts on Why

Way back in November of last year I started a gofundme in the hopes of raising some money to repair the floors in my home. To date it has raised eight hundred dollars. Moments ago I posted an update on … Continue reading

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We Do Owe Them

I just read something that bothers me greatly. A post by a friend of mine discussing something they read this morning. According to my friend, the post he read was someone saying that we should abandon our parents and grandparents … Continue reading

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Thinking About Family History

So that will (should) work out well. I moments ago found out my son is off today. This will work out to our advantage for the floor repairs.  That means we can get more of the heavier furniture moved out … Continue reading

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Busy Busy Busy Blessed

The past couple of days have left me so tired. Physically, emotionally, mentally, I am worn out. I tried to write yesterday, but I know it would have been marginally gibberish. Rather than subject those who do actually read what … Continue reading

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Simple Pleasures

I always dread cooking for family, or well, others. I’m a decent good, but I put so much pressure on myself trying to be perfect that I usually mess up. Sometimes badly. This year there was added pressure due to … Continue reading

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To Walk the Walk We Talk

I had to run an errand this morning for my son. A supposed quick stop at the only local bank of our branch that is open on Saturday. There were only a few people ahead of me waiting for the … Continue reading

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Thankful For Thoughts and Memories

Three years ago today. It was three years ago today that my brother left us for his Heavenly home. It has been five years since we have spent a Thanksgiving with my husband. My mother is always sad during the … Continue reading

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Worn Out In A Good Way

I am exhausted. What a day today was. I would do it again tomorrow. Like many families, it is very difficult for us all to get together. Today we were able to do just that.  It wasn’t without its struggles … Continue reading

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