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...]

I went to the cemetery today, just to see if my mom was okay. Kirsten played voicemails and we giggled at the messages. I desperately wanted to call my mom. I desperately wanted to hear her laugh. I just wanted to sit and visit with her. There’s a lot that has happened since October 25. I had no idea where to start, but the tears came. … [Read more...]

There’s a hurt that comes with losing a loved one. An ache, maybe even a sense of uneasiness at times. Lately, I’ve noticed there are a lot of people I know hurting. Aching because of a loss, missing loved ones, and simply, sad. I wish I had the words, I wish I had a Time Machine, but what I know is that it’s not easy, and a loss sort of … [Read more...]