Category Archives: Family

Navigating a Mother’s Heartache: Love and Distance

A mother’s heart is woven with threads of love, connection, and sacrifice, forming an intricate bond that is often unmatched. From the moment of conception, that unique attachment begins to blossom, rooted in a profound instinct to nurture and protect. This connection grows and evolves, fueling an emotional landscape filled with hopes, dreams, and sharedContinue reading “Navigating a Mother’s Heartache: Love and Distance”

Did Your Christmas Tree Look Like This?

Ahh, yes, the silver aluminum Christmas tree with red, green, and gold bulbs! How many of you had a tree like this in your past? I know my family did. Honestly, it was always charming! It was not green or real, but I know it lit my eyes up! It was always an exciting momentContinue reading “Did Your Christmas Tree Look Like This?”

Cherished Thanksgiving Memories

Thanksgiving is a special way of bringing families together and creating memories that we cherish for a lifetime. The warmth of laughter echoing around the table and the delightful aroma of a hearty meal can make those moments feel magical. As time passes, reflecting on those beautiful gatherings and the joy they brought is natural.Continue reading “Cherished Thanksgiving Memories”

Oh Christmas Tree, Where Have You Been?

July and often August as well are months I love to begin my Christmas spirit off early. I enjoy watching Christmas movies back to back. The movies bring back so many memories as I watch them. Some memories are beautiful and some memories are bittersweet. Either way, I love all of the memories because theyContinue reading “Oh Christmas Tree, Where Have You Been?”

Mistletoe is for More Than Kissing

If you google search the meaning of mistletoe you will find tales that go from romantic to practical when it comes to this prickly greenery. Every Christmas season I think of mistletoe as a gift of love and bravery. When my mind wanders back to those days I was a single mother with five children,Continue reading “Mistletoe is for More Than Kissing”

Give Respect to Loved Ones While they are HERE

When someone we have loved passes over the first thing we think of is the funeral. That old costly way that family, friends, loved ones, and not-so-loved ones show up to grieve their passing. For those of us who have had very close loved ones unexpectedly pass away it is a terrible last memory toContinue reading “Give Respect to Loved Ones While they are HERE”

Memorial Day is NOT Just a Three Day Weekend!

For many people in this country, the upcoming Memorial Day is about having a three-day weekend to bar-b-que, have friends over, go on a short vacation or just relax. Retail stores, outlets and places to purchase treasures are all having those notorious Memorial Day Sales events where we can buy things at 20% off orContinue reading “Memorial Day is NOT Just a Three Day Weekend!”

I Love You, Christina Marie

I’ll see you in the sunlight; feel you in gentle breezes. I will know you are present when thoughts come to me and objects seem to appear out of nowhere. I will hear your laugh in my head, and have sweet dreams of when you said, “I love you Mom”. None of these will replaceContinue reading “I Love You, Christina Marie”

Every Child Born is in Divine Timing

I was told, as the story goes, I was not expected to be here. I guess better words are my parents never thought they could have another child after my sister. I was supposed to be here though. Maybe I taught my parents about miracles? I’m not sure, it was their lesson. My lesson hasContinue reading “Every Child Born is in Divine Timing”