People keep asking me, “How are you doing?” I have a standard answer, “I’m ok.” Period. That’s it. I just don’t think they would understand if I blurted out, “I want to pull every hair out of my head!” or “I want to scream until no sound comes out.” or my personal favorite “I want [...]
I thought of you today, but that is nothing new I thought of you yesterday and days before that too. I think of you in silence, I often speak your name, All I have are memories and your picture in a frame. Your memory is my keepsake, with which I’ll never part God has you [...]
I did not write these, I actually received these in an email from Grandma M. These are some good examples of having pride in our country. JFK’S Secretary of State, Dean Rusk, was in France in the early 60′s when DeGaule decided to pull out of NATO. DeGaule said he wanted all US military out [...]
The twentieth century brought us the start and end to many wars for Americans, all of which were fought mainly overseas. In that time many soldiers were killed or brought back injuries through their sacrifice. Much of the military returned healthy. But this does not mean there are not a variety of issues if you [...]
Four weeks ago today we lost our Lolly Pop Kid. On Thurday July 23rd it will be exactly a month. This is a very tough week. Please join me in lighting a candle for Lolly. Click the link below to view my candle and light one of your own. Light a Candle
Marineparents.com is a wonderful message board started by a Marine mom in 2003 when her son was deployed to Iraq. She wanted more information and the board was born. Now over thousands of parents as well as other family members connect daily with each other. Parents can offer each other support, guidance and love. Everyday [...]
This is just a thought but when Barbara Boxer was speaking with Black Chamber of Commerce, President and CEO Harry Alford she must have forgot to have him call her Senator as he was answering her with, “Yes Ma’am or No Ma’am.” BTW he also ripped her a new a**. Yes Ma’am!
Two years ago today Lolly Pop Kid was born. Today we celebrated his birthday without him. Two years ago today our lives were a little fuller. Today they are a lot emptier. Two years ago today I became a grandma for the second time. Today I feel stripped of that honor. Two years ago today [...]
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Comments OffToday is two weeks since our Lolly Pop Kid went to heaven. I will be honest, it still hurts just as bad as it did that day. I do not believe it will ever feel any better. I got up this morning and got dressed for work, made my lunch and then sat down on [...]
