This is a hard story to tell. One that effects some but not many. A Mother. What does that mean? One who gives birth, brings a child into the world. A person who is loving and kind. Teaches and supports. Loves a child unconditionally. That one may be a little difficult. Mine had been cold. Almost comparable to a robot. Not a huger or one who gave a motherly kiss.…
Well, the holidays will be here before you know it. Halloween is right around the corner. Decorations are sparkling in the sun. Monsters and ghosts are certainly doing their part. Scary figures lurking in the night. Children can’t wait until that night when they can dress in their favorite costume, candy bag in hand and go knocking at doors. Anticipating the surprise. Trick OR treat? Then, the holidays begin. Thanksgiving.…
Today, I don’t want to tell you a story. I want to tell you about opportunity. Yours…..Life is short. Many people just go day by day and wait. Don’t do it. Take hold of the day, the minute, the very second and see what it brings. Open your eyes, your thoughts, get creative. You just might surprise yourself. Everyone has a little bit of creativity in them. They just don’t…
Most children have the warmth of a mother and father. They know it’s a safe place. When one gets hurt, sick or just a problem they are always there. Through the years that safety net continues to surround you until the father is gone. A child always loves their Mother…..no matter what. Now, the child must comfort the mother. Then, as the years go by, a confused time happens. Mother…
A week and a half ago, I got a call in the early afternoon. My mother had not been in good health for a while. The call alerted me to come to her home and do it today. Her health was deteriorating rapidly. I did. Dropped everything and drove over to her home where I found her unresponsive to my voice. Her look at me was blank. I held her…