Mondays with Mom: Postscript
I am so grateful. Mom is home at last, well and whole. Although I miss her terribly, I wouldn’t want her to come back...
Mondays with Mom: Going
On Tuesday of last week, Mom had her last food. She had been totally uninterested in food since becoming bedridden and Laverne was able...
Mondays with Mom: Bedridden
Mom has forgotten how to walk; the bed is now our only option. We knew it was inevitable, but now that it’s here, there’s...
Mondays with Mom: Never Alone (Part 2)
“The Loneliness Epidemic” was the title of a headline on the December 2019/January 2020 AARP magazine I read at Mom and Dad’s house. The...
Mondays with Mom: Never Alone (Part 1)
Mom is never by herself.
She has caregivers near her 24/7 and we keep a constant eye on her. She rarely communicates with this world...
Mondays with Mom: Answered Prayers
The older I get, the more I am aware of the physical needs around me. I’m praying more for others, even those who I...
Mondays with Mom: Sharing
Each week, I write memories or thoughts about Mom’s life. Often many times, it’s about our life together. I’m thankful to have a place...
Mondays with Mom: Cold
It’s finally January and my inner thermometer is hoping for some cold weather. I really love the cold and the last few years we’ve...
Mondays with Mom: Fists
One of the sweetest things about a newborn child is those precious hands pulled tightly into fists. I would watch my babies for hours...
Mondays with Mom: Concerts
Part of my living is collaborating on school concerts, and I am blessed to work with many fine conductors who teach at the middle...
Mondays with Mom: Mundane Gratefulness
I’ve started listening to podcasts – yes, I’m a little late to the game – and I’ve found a wonderful speaker named Christy Nockels....
Mondays with Mom: Caregivers
This weekend was District 14’s Honors Chorus event at Brenau University. I love these events; not only do I get to make beautiful music...