I just wanted a hug. Normally hugs are free for the taking but not during this Covid-Pandemic. Grief is lonely and during 2020, it’s even lonelier. My mom passed away earlier this month at the age of 82. While not a surprise, since mom has been declining for many years, it’s still heartbreaking. I do […]
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a guest post written by Beth Marshall When my phenomenal mother-in-law, Mozelle (aka Mozie) was in her 70’s she began to struggle to come up with words. Sometimes she couldn’t remember if she’d had lunch or not. We didn’t think much of it. Everybody has moments where you walk into a room and can’t remember
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August 4th was the one year anniversary of my dad’s death. Rather than focusing on his last day, I am choosing to focus this post on the Saturday just prior to his passing, where we threw a party in the hospice room to celebrate his life. When I reflect on this memory, I feel so grateful that we had this opportunity to tell dad how much he meant to us, share memories, and prepare as a family to say good-bye. I know that many families have not had this opportunity.
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My family has two lake homes in Hubbard Lake, Michigan. For health reasons, my mom hasn’t been able to visit Michigan in a few years. My siblings and I were determined to get her there this year. We have dangled this trip in front of her as an incentive for her to take better care of her health and we wanted her to be around the extended family as many have not seen her since my dad’s memorial last fall. Thankfully, she was able to go. It took much preparation, and patience but I know in the end we are all glad we went.
Driving mom from Michigan to Georgia…it’s what you do. Read More »