“Unfortunately, we belong to a club of people who have lost loved ones”’, was a comment a friend made to me years ago. I struggle, every day, with the loss of my parents. While my Dad was the patriarch, my ‘Ma’ was the glue that held our family … [Read more...]
Find Your Therapy
December 15, 2014 by
Here are my five forms of therapy which I must have to keep me grounded and sane. Loving on my three crazy dogs.The Bichon's give me no room to stretch out on my bed and the Basset-hound who leaves me smelly surprises all over my tiled floors. I … [Read more...]
“It Is Not Supposed to Be This Way”
December 3, 2014 by
A neighbor recently lost her 45 year old son after a decade-long battle with cancer. “We are not supposed to bury our children,” she lamented, as her tears flowed freely. I held her closely, not saying much. What does one ever say to a mother who … [Read more...]
Less is More
December 1, 2014 by
Less decorations, more family time. Less devices, more memories. Less analysis, more productivity. Less fighting, more dialog. Less networking, more bonding. Less hoarding, more giving. Less religion, more spirituality. Less talk, more … [Read more...]
