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My mom passed away in 2000. It’s hard to believe she left us that long ago. I still talk to her, miss her and tears still come when I think about her. I’ve been told I’m just like my mother. I’m even starting to look like her when she was my age. When I said,…
My husband and I have been trying to make healthier choices lately. For his Father’s Day dinner, I whipped up freshly caught snapper fillets, grilled red potatoes and asparagus sprinkled with Parmesan cheese. He proceeded to dip his fish in a garlic butter sauce, but hey it’s his day. Earlier in the day I questioned…
Dear Mommy and Daddy, I’m only three-years-old, but I know what will make us all happy. I hope you and Daddy will like my ideas. Stop yelling, “Slow down,” when I am running. That’s why I run…to go fast! I am a good runner and if I slow down, I won’t be a good runner….
Volunteer Appreciation Dinner at our church is always a fun evening. The church hall is decorated with twinkling lights, flowers on every table, and gift bags with bright bows await the drawing of the winning tickets. Volunteers are true guests of honor. Dinner was served at seven. We arrived early, which my husband never does,…
My younger daughter is eight and half months pregnant. When we chat, I am drawn down Memory Lane of my own pregnancies at that stage. I thought I was glowing and happy. My husband remember it very differently. After a few of his tales, I realize I was not glowing nor happy. I was pretty…
When my first granddaughter, Kaylee, was born, I wondered if she’d inherit an ounce of my sentimental genes. It was hard to tell for sure the first few years. When she was three, she helped an ant across a pool deck onto the grass. Then she jumped in the pool, once he was out…
I am so honored to present this book with over fifty stories from people who have gotten a love note from their loved ones in Heaven. It took a while to choose the stories. Each one was so sweet and heart touching. Some were comical. Others made me laugh out loud. …
I’ve always wanted a neighbor who’d pop over for morning coffee, knocks on my door for a ”You’re not going to believe this” story, and shares dinners. After sixty four years, I have one! Natalie came into our lives about six months ago. She bought the house next store with her fiancé. They broke up…
If you asked me for my idea of a perfect gift, I’d say time. Time with an old friend is priceless. I met Regina over twenty- five- years ago. She taught me how to do a foot massage. I belonged to a women’s group and she was asked to teach us relaxation methods. As…
I thought of my Aunt Helen last week when a friend told me her cousin’s baby was tested for Down’s Syndrome. Aunt Helen would tell her she’s about to have an angel in her house. She would know. I wasn’t the favorite. My sister’s weren’t either; nor were any of my cousins. Chris held that…
In an effort to calm my Indy 500 mind, I am writing a letter to God every morning. I keep asking Him to speak to me and give me direction. This morning He told me my mind is so busy, there’s static on the line. God:”Can…
My hot flashes are almost over. Sleep is not a problem. My new bio-identical hormones are starting to congregate in my cells. My biggest challenge in this almost post-menopausal time is the inability to concentrate. In fact, I can barely remember to take those lovely little hormones daily. In addition to being forgetful, I am…