My husband grew up with boxers. Ever since we married he’s mentioned getting another one. So his Mama told him to find one and that would be his birthday present for that year. In spring of 2015 we traveled to Tennessee to bring home our new fur kid. He already had a name. Raylan. B…
Just breathe
What’s happening to us right now? Grief. We all are handling it. Badly at times. We isolate. Don’t talk about it. Dreading the firsts without her. Birthdays,graduations, and holidays. We are handling it. We are all handling it. As well as can be expected. Visit the grave. Cry. Listen to music. We reminisce about good…
It means so much
It’s touched my families heart the way our small town has rallied around us the last few days. Southerners comfort by way of food, hugs, laughter, and shared tears. We don’t have much in the way of extended family compared to many of the folks in our neck of the woods. B had already lost…
One of her Kids
When my mother in law would talk to people about her son and I she referred to both of us as “her kids”. As my husband said this morning I was the daughter she never had and she was the mother to me that I don’t have. She was my confidant and my friend. Linda…
Dreams do come true.Twirling with Stevie
One of my wish list items crossed off. B ordered me Pretenders/ Stevie Nicks tickets for Christmas and we went last night to the concert. Music has always been an important part of my life and Stevie Nicks is the ultimate for me. I’ve loved her for a long time and she didn’t disappoint. I…
When all you can do is pray
My mother in law was admitted into the hospital over the Christmas holiday. She was having a rough day with more trouble than usual breathing and we had her situated in her recliner watching tv. I was making Christmas goodies and was taking her little plates of soft candy to try. She loves my cooking…