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Memories of the Birthday Girl

Today marks my mother’s second birthday in heaven. My sisters are sharing distinct memories of Mom with me that make us smile. Honestly, some make us weep, too. Regardless of whether you knew our Mom, I’m sure some of these highlights you will enjoy. Humor me as I write while listening to Floyd Cramer. As […]

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A sleepless night for Mama

This morning I checked in with the sitter from last night, as I do every morning, and I was told Mom was up since midnight last night.  The sitter checked her frequently to make sure she was comfortable and not hurting or needing to be changed…

Dance party in A130

We had a fun dance party in Mama's room this afternoon. After her little siesta and before supper, I had placed her in the wheelchair. She was awake but just staring off into space, so I turned on some of her favorite church songs.  Nothing.…

Become an Informant for Your Family

Okay, I admit, I drive my family crazy.  I have ALWAYS been one of those people who would get a prescription, and before reading the bottle, I would read all the literature that was stapled to the package.  Do you know anyone like that?  When…

Pigeon Forge Cabin and Gatlinburg

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Guardian Angel Prayer

Today, a sweet gentleman, from St. John Bosco, came to Mom's room as he does on a regular basis to pray over Mom and also for her sitter. He opened his prayer book and began reading the prayer and Mom made the sign of the cross. He went on…

Branson, Missouri

For our anniversary, the hubby and I decided to go back where it all began one evening in August 1981.  It was in the middle of the night, we had not made reservations and thought we could find a hotel pretty much anywhere.  We were sadly…