An Unforgettable Day September 11, 2001, is one of those “I remember where I was, what I was doing” kind of days. It was an unforgettable day. Generations before recall where they were at the attack on Pearl Harbor or the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, but my generation will remember the terrorist attacks … More How September 11, 2001 Affected This Mom From 1,000 Miles Away
Happy Anniversary August 29, 1959, sixty-seven years ago, was a hot summer day, the hottest that summer. It was the day my mom and dad got married in Lakeland, Florida, in a small Catholic church. Neither the church nor the Garden Club building, where they held the reception, had air conditioning. My husband’s parents were … More How An Unlikely Marriage Created A Legacy Of Love
When Counting Sheep Doesn’t Help I couldn’t fall asleep the other night. There was too much turmoil, externally and internally. I finally gave up and got out of bed. As I often do, I went out onto the balcony to look at the night sky. Boy, am I glad I did. I saw one of … More How a Magnificent Starry Night Filled Me With Peace
Taking A Trip Down Memory Lane Getting older can be lonely. Trips down memory lane are fun but also bittersweet. Realizing there are more years behind you than in front of you inspires reflection and introspection. It also encourages you to make the most of each moment and opportunity you are blessed with. I have … More How Old Photos Are A Reminder Of Who Shares Your Memories
Tethered — fastened or confined as with a rope Untethered — the opposite A woman is sitting in a rowboat on a lake. She is a few yards away from a dock. On that dock is a rope. One end is secured to the dock, and the other end dangles into the water. The boat … More How Feeling Untethered Led To An Exciting Change In My Life
{ Grandparents: the parents of parents. They come in all shapes, sizes, colors, and temperaments. While storybooks and songs paint a stereotypical picture of a grandparent, there is a very wide range in what being a grandparent entails. I know grandparents who raised grandchildren as their own and grandparents who are completely estranged from their … More Why Grandparents Are Significant In The Lives Of Their Grandchildren
I just returned from a trip to Scotland with my husband, daughter and son-in-law. We made enough memories to last a lifetime and it was all because of who we were with — each other. … More With, It’s A Powerful Word
Where Family Begins I come from a large extended family. We gather once a year in south Georgia where our roots began. Some of us gather again in January at an oyster roast in the panhandle of Florida. We gather at weddings and memorial services. So, it wasn’t at all unusual for me to drive … More How Remembering Loved Ones Lost Reminds Us Of The Passing Of Time
Since it’s Father’s Day, I decided to share about my four favorite fathers. Two are gone but two are still here. The thing they have in common is that they have all influenced my life. My Grandfather If I had to choose one person who had the most influence on my life, it would have … More How Four Special Fathers Influenced My Life
Even though my mom and I are quite different, I love her and appreciate the life lessons she has taught me. … More Five Important Lessons I Learned From My Mom
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