Walking with Memphis

I have dreaded this weekend for a while now. Mother's Day and Mom's birthday. The first without her. This year, Mother's Day and Mom's birthday fall on the same day. This happens every so often. I can hear her saying, "Remember, I'll take two cards--one for Mother's Day and one for my birthday." I would laugh and say, "Sure thing, Mom. Two … [Read more...]

There is something about losing your mother (or a parent, child, grandparent, etc.) that is so raw and at times, difficult to explain. Many of us have experienced loss, and I am sure many of us have or carry a deep sorrow with us because of that loss--that's grief. Six months without mom. That is tough. As the end of the school year draws near, … [Read more...]

With the winter weather we have had lately I cannot help but think my mother has a hand in it. She loved good snow, longed for a white Christmas, and would get just as excited as kids about a snow day. On my birthday it snowed. JALC closed. I couldn't believe it. I had to laugh and thank my mom for that "gift." Tonight Kirsten texted me … [Read more...]