It’s been an interesting month…one full of grief, reflection and love. On December 11, my beloved grandmother left this world. She was a true force of nature – a warm sunbeam on your face, a rainbow on a cloudy day, and at times a tornado that left a ton of debris in her wake. That… [Read More]
Conversations with my children – discussing death and heaven
“I wish I could have met G-Pa, Mommy,” said the small voice in the back seat of the car. I sigh. “Me too, honey. Me too.” The kids both know my father died when I was young. We talk about it occasionally and they ask questions at random moments. Lately, it’s been in the car…. [Read More]
In Memory of Granny
When I was a teen, I wrote a lot of poetry. It was really really “angsty” and when I read it now, it sort of pains me. But the bottom line is, when I’m sad I write. And today, I am sad. We will miss you Granny. ************************************************ Fly Spirit Bird Fly away Spirit… [Read More]