I’ve been meaning to write about this for a while and tonight seemed most appropriate as a family member passed today. It is not an easy thing to write about.  At Thanksgiving, I asked a lady how she was celebrating.  She said they weren’t sure because holidays were too sad. She and her husband had lost their teenage son and it was still too difficult to celebrate without him. My heart was full of sadness for her. I know with time the pain will lessen, but I also know it will never go away. My sister suffered the same sadness … Continue reading Holiday Sadness and Memories

Today my lovely aunt passed away. She was in her 90’s. I have wonderful memories of her. My favorite was a time when I was visiting the family. I was a child and I always loved my visits. This time I was there on my birthday. She surprised me by buying a cake and taking my cousins and me to a park to celebrate my birthday. I really felt special that day. Another special memory occurred when I was grown. Mother passed away right before Mother’s Day. It was a difficult time, but on Mother’s Day I received the sweetest … Continue reading Dedicated to My Aunt