Last year at this time my husband and I were traveling to Kansas to spend the Christmas holidays with my mom, stepdad, sister, brother and many other family members. For many years I wasn't able to spend the holiday with them because my ex-husband and I shared the kids and I … [Read more...] about Grieving and the Holidays
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An Anniversary of Another Sort
Today is one of those anniversaries you really don't want to happen. Ten years ago my father lost his battle with lung cancer. I was in my 40's when he passed and living 1,500 miles away I saw him about once a year and we called every week or two. Although I was more … [Read more...] about An Anniversary of Another Sort
The Journey of Grief
My mother passed away four months ago today. I can't believe it's been that long and at the same time it seems like its been a very long time. Stages of Grief Elizabeth Kubler-Ross became well-known when she identified the stages of grief. I've experienced all five: Denial, … [Read more...] about The Journey of Grief
Sadness
Tomorrow will be a tough day for us and the rest of our family. We're laying our mother to rest after an intense, emotional and sad two plus weeks. How do you say good-bye? I thought sharing some of the ways she's made us who we are would be a start. Bargain Shopper You … [Read more...] about Sadness