Therapy
When I started writing this series, Mom had already been through so much concerning her physical and mental health. Until her mid-seventies, she had...
First Things
If you read last week’s article, you know where I’m headed this week. If you didn’t, read the beginning of this story here.
I’m listening...
Important
Joy Purcell, the owner/editor, of nowhabersham.com, has been a friend of mine since junior high school. Although our lives together have ebbed and flowed...
Alone
Mom is never alone. No matter what she does or where she goes, she always has someone with her. Even when she is asleep...
Restless
This past weekend I went to Hinton for a women’s retreat in what has become an annual event. Dad went to eastern North Carolina...
Labor
Today is Labor Day. As a society, we tend to use this day for one last summer excursion, one last three day weekend of...
Fumble
It’s football season again. I see the football scores on the front pages of our local newspapers and hear folks talking about high school...
Moaning and Groaning
I have become one of a group of people of a “certain age” who moan each time we move. We’re the moaning and groaning...
Routine
I love for back-to-school season to begin. It’s not that I want the summer to end or I’m tired of my kids; I just...
The internet is a wonderful thing. I don’t know how I would have handled this whole transition with Mom without the support of those people...
Gait Belt
Mom loved her accessories. She was the queen of necklaces, bracelets, and scarves. (Read here.) Aside from a pretty gown and matching socks, she doesn’t...
Girlfriends
Recently I have been reminded of the importance of girlfriends, old and new. There is one friend who knows me the best and has...