Today as I sit alone, I think of my family. It has been a difficult struggle day to day. It started when I was a child and my sister was born. My mother’s attention has always been in one direction, my sister. As we have gotten older that attention was zeroed in on my sister’s daughter and granddaughter. I have always been in the background of attention. I would have…
Did you ever stop and think, what happens when you’re alone, your spouse has passed, you get sick and what? Who will come to help? Who will truly show they care? Who will step up and offer? Who? You have children. One has chosen not to speak to you in over 8 years. Why? He never told you. Your heart breaks every day. Birthdays, Christmas, holidays……..tears fill them all. You’ve reached out…
Holidays are days of joy, happiness, family, excitement. But, for some that day is silent. Even with people around the sadness is overwhelming. You miss the one’s who should be with you but are not. You miss the one’s who are no longer with us. Missing their voice and wanting to say one last Merry Christmas and I love you. It leaves an empty heart. You remember the times that…
November 11, 2016 at 10:28 in the morning, my best friend, my buddy, my Aunt passed away leaving a silence in my life. I don’t know if every family has one member that one is close to but in mine, it was her. Ever since I can remember she was the one I would go to and tell all my secrets. If I had a problem or just wanted to…
Every family has it’s problems. Some more than others. But, mine? Well it’s ongoing. Never ending. A relative, who is extremely close to me, in her 90’s and very ill. Her time is getting close and I’m hoping it will be peaceful and without pain. I have loved her all my life. My best friend. A person who never judges you, never gives advice, never puts her “2 cents” in. …