We dropped Netflix when they separated streaming and DVD shipments. I had requested the Lord of the Rings movies from the library, but they didn’t come. So yesterday the kids and I went to the library to load up on FREE movies. Free is good and with the long weekend (The Principal has 4…
Loved 5 minute Friday last week….so trying it again this week! Be sure to go to GypsyMama’s site and link up! You were stubborn from the moment labor started. 24+ hours until you finally decided to make an appearance. All 10 pounds of you! I was barely 20. What was I going to do…
I am not gonna lie. I am not gonna candy coat this. This grief thing? It sucks. I can go a whole day and be totally fine. Then something will trigger my thoughts and ‘Oh Ya….mom’s gone’ Last Sunday was the first Sunday since she passed. We always go over on Sunday evening to read…
I started the day quite early. I decided I wanted to do a little shopping before going to Jonny’s funeral. I went to Michael’s. Big mistake! Mom loved going to Michael’s. She made cards with stamps and punches. I often would peruse Target quick while mom was at Michael’s. The last few times though I…
1. springing back; rebounding. 2. returning to the original form or position after being bent, compressed, or stretched. 3. recovering readily from illness, depression, adversity, or the like; buoyant. Resilient is something I am not. Our younger two children are apparently. They are 12 and 14. Boy child, 12, was immediately sad and shed…
We don’t always know why He does what He does. Saturday morning a very close friend of our family lost his life in a motorcycle accident. This young man was like a brother to my boys. He has me listed as his mother on Facebook. He was 27. A man of God. My heart aches…
It is amazing to me that my last post, A View From Here, was written on the 17th…. I got a call at 6 a.m. on the 19th. My mom had passed away. I have lots to say….but my mind is a jumbled mess I will blog again. Just not this week
I am taking a break. A break from a new normal that I haven’t shared much about. Mom’s health is declining. Her eyesight is foggy without an explanation. She is getting physical and occupational therapy at a long term care facility. She will be discharged next Friday. A new normal of more hands on caregiving…
Joey <~~Click here for the video of my 19 year old….I will let you decide.
Just testing my WP app.