Two summers ago, Dad passed away. Mom suffered a literal broken heart, and followed him into Eternity less than four months later. Then a cascade of events happened that nearly erased my connection to my hometown. I haven’t been back since the estate sale. It’s the longest stretch I’ve ever been … [Read more...] about When It Feels Like You’ve Lost Home
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Receiving the Baton
Certain slices of life mamas never forget. Like the early days and weeks after bringing new babies home from the hospital. I especially remember the part their grandma played. Each time my mama showed up at just the right time. Brought all the right treats. Did all the right things. … [Read more...] about Receiving the Baton
When the Dream Dies
“Oh, where is my hairbrush, oh where is my hairbrush, oh where, oh where, oh where ….” Like 60 million other parents, we (accidentally?) memorized every song from all the Veggie Tales VHS tapes and DVDs. At one time, one in three American homes with children owned them. Santa Claus even delivered … [Read more...] about When the Dream Dies