journey to a new life

My mother continues her decline.  She is still in the little home we purchased for her after the big house was sold.  She is nearly total...

After a year of silence on this blog - I am back.  This has been a pivotal year for me.  The year ahead will be even more transformationa...

I think this is the longest time I have gone without posting to this blog.  After 7 years and another broken heart I suppose I needed a brea...

I shall remember the good times - I shall remember the feeling of your arms holding me - I shall remember the sound of your booming la...

T My sister, Marilyn, and I.  I have not seen my sister for somewhere around, ummmmm, 35 years.  Yes, that's right, 35+ years.   ...

This is the month that brings so many memories.  I am glad that we cannot see the future, no matter what we might wish in hindsight. It is...

My life has been a bit difficult recently as I have been suffering almost daily migraines - not always the headache but certainly the...

The past two months have been amazing.  Hurtful at times and joyful at times - isn't that life as it is?  I have reorganized my hou...

The retreat was MAGIC.  The photo above was taken at the end of our release and remembrance ceremony - that is a very large sky lantern w...

I have not blogged much at all about the project that is so dear to my heart.  The Grief Project (www.griefproject.org) is a peer support ...

I know this is the best thing. I know it was a long time coming. I know, I know, I know. i am grieving the loss of someone and something th...

Here I am - Monday evening.  Sucking it all in.  Mourning the loss of a dream - knowing that this was the best action I could take. I am h...

My mother continues to decline.  I have learned so much from her on this journey.   I am so grateful that I can be present to her.  When I w...

This is a precious time.  I have been able to spend a significant amount of solitary time this past week.  This picture so accurately...