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A DAUGHTER’S LOVE – PART 3

Writing about my mother while she was ill became the catalyst for my blog. Of course, I didn’t know that at the time. I’ve faced many challenges in my life, and the experience of seeing my mother recover was truly miraculous. The other miracle was my own recovery.
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MY LIFE IS FULL

While going through some old albums, I came across some images I found funny. One time, my mother borrowed one of my dresses for an occasion. It was black and my youngest son would say it looked like a “Spider Woman” costume. I found a picture of my mom wearing it, and I swear I had to look closely to see if it were she or I! These photos are so cute, that I thought I’d share them.
There are times when I really miss the way my mother used to be. I could always share things with her, and she would offer me so much wisdom and comfort. Continue reading

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IT WAS QUITE A WEIGHT

My title of this post, “It Was Quite a Wait,” is related to weight and waiting. Since Jason’s birthday is this Friday, and I’ve been writing – I’ve come across many old pictures.
One of the reminders I came across was of my own struggle with weight. I’ve always had weight fluctuations, but my greatest one was during my pregnancy with Jason. I gained 100 pounds, and came across a picture that really showed it. Continue reading

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THOSE WARM TEARS

I received a phone call today. My mom will be moving tomorrow morning. She will be transferred to a different facility where my father has been living. She will be in nursing care, and he will continue to live in a more independent, assisted living situation. Although they will not be sharing a room together, now they will get to see each other every day! Continue reading

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