Thanksgiving is 2 weeks away and then BLACK FRIDAY. Are you all ready for that? The holidays are stressful for some and fun and crazy for others. I happen to be one of those who just loves Christmas. I love getting the right presents, wrapping, looking at everyone’s face when they open their present. It’s just fun. Getting the tree is an adventure. We always go sometime between the first…
Well, now that the World Series is over and all the treats were given out at Halloween what are your thoughts for Thanksgiving Day? Is it family? Friends? Just the two of you? Alone? How will you spend this special day? I know there are some who will attend church and go to shelters to serve dinner to the needy. Sharing your day is a rewarding way to give back for…
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…