Category Archives: Inspirational

The Bus #30

On this 12th “anniversary” (what an awful name for such a day) of Brian’s leaving this world, I was reminded of a story recounting his ridiculous sense of humor. There seemed to be no better way to honor his life … Continue reading

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For my Mom #29

My mom left this world fifteen years ago today after a relatively short bout with cancer. It came on quickly, the treatment was brutal and to be honest, she wasn’t the same from the first moment she received chemotherapy. We … Continue reading

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Marbles #28

I often ask questions in my head when looking for answers or guidance in life. I have learned that if you let go and listen, you will receive something back from those who love and support you who are unseen … Continue reading

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Because #27

Dedicated to my friend and mentor Stacy for I learned much of this with your guidance. I will forever be indebted. Rest in heaven now. Because Because of you, I grew.   From youth to a woman, to a warrior. … Continue reading

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The Boat #25

Getting back to writing has been a nagging thought but a seemingly overwhelming task. Much like the very beginning of this road, I decided that trusting the process was the way to go and getting to it, no matter how … Continue reading

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Mother’s Day #24

Mother’s Day. No holiday on the calendar seems to bring about as much ambivalence as this particular Sunday in May for the bereaved parent. While they are all difficult, there is something about this one that seems to send so … Continue reading

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Holiday Lights #23

I see you when you stand quietly looking at the glimmer of the lights on the tree, wishing it were different somehow. I remember all of the memories with you as they run through bringing pangs of joy and sadness … Continue reading

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Ask #22

Any parent will tell you; you never really stop thinking about your kids. It doesn’t matter how old they are, where they may live or what stage of life, they are currently in. Your tie to them is always there. … Continue reading

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The Challenge #21

“I wish you would come back.” I say that to myself whispering it under my breath more times a day than I can count. I say it as if somehow the words might breathe you back to life again. My … Continue reading

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Perhaps #20

Perhaps it is not about you at all but about the child gone before you. Perhaps the soul lesson is their own. The path, one to advance their own development. Perhaps maybe you were chosen to love them without condition … Continue reading

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