We had errands to run. Bread from the bread store and Ink for the printer. Our reward. Coffee. (they even spelled Christiana's name correctly!) A splurge. An indulgence. Creating a memory with the dancer girl. His card. Now. . . with a balance of zero. The gift, I think, from Project Graduation. Found in his wallet- after they returned his belongings to me. The wallet he had on him when he passed from this life to Glory. Now kept on my farmers bureau. The Starbucks card nestled in between his ... View Post
Through the Music Day #12 of Thankfulness
I clean up the kitchen. Last nights mess. Not even the current chaos. There is a presence in this place. A peace. Remembering in the pain. It's grip strong today. I play music. Beautiful. (Pandora is a wonderful thing.) The urge to call my mom strong. To talk about holiday plans; and a list of so many other things. The music plays on It soothes my being. I recognize the melody and style. Both favorites of my mom. Interesting how that song, played by that accompanist would come on at this exact ... View Post
The Ultimate Sacrifice Day #11 of Thankfulness
Fancy pants dining. It's what they do. All these kids. From the time they were little. Aunt Clara's china being used. The candle light glowing. It's in those moments I see the table full. All the seats occupied. The laughter and joy around the farmhouse table. Things have changed. So much. One space remains empty; forever. The future, here on this earth, not mine to know. I know he was dedicated. Committed. He wanted to serve this country with his life. The eleventh ... View Post
Listening Day #10 of Thankfulness
She contacts me on face book. She found a recording of his voice from a history project. She laughed and cried when she heard it. She wondered if I would like her to send it to me. I breathe deep. Another recording of his voice. Another piece. Yes. Yes, I would love another opportunity to hear his voice. To listen to my sweet, sweet son. I play the recording. The deep places of my mommy's heart ache. Oh how I miss him. He was so articulate. Always. His first word ex-ca-va- ... View Post
Great is Thy Faithfulness Day #9 of Thankfulness
A few months ago I lost something that was dear to me. It was just a material possession so, I let it go. I've lost so much more. Then tonight as I put on a jacket and reached in the pocket. My lost item had been found. A sweet sensation spilled over my being. An unexpected surprise. In gratitude I shared my find. Sometimes we are lost. Looking and searching for that which we can not find. This year has been full of continuing changes. My dad getting new digs in a nursing home, Clarissa graduating and leaving for college, ... View Post
Through the Ages Day #7 of Thankfulness
It's my friends birthday today. One I see about twice a year. Lately one of those times each year has been a wake or funeral. She came to our wedding. She came to Elijah's funeral. I have known her since I was three. There were three of us. Always together. She is so faithful in writing and sending cards. My dad nick named her when we were little. He loved her curls and quiet ways. So different from his little girl. We used to play every day as kids. We celebrated birthdays each year. She ... View Post
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