I’ve been walking by this single white rose since Friday. I brought it home from a funeral I attended and put it in a little vase. The husband asked the congregation to take some flowers with them as they exited the church. There were way too many for him and his family to take home. […]
Grief
A Woman of Significance
Last year on September 5th, my day began like any other day. I struggled to get the kids out of bed because they were still adjusting to the start of a new school year. I raced my daughter Catherine […]
And For This I Am Eternally Grateful
I talked to a large group of first year medical students at UT Health Science Center this past Wednesday about my experiences with death and dying. It was such a wonderful opportunity last year to share my loved ones’ stories. I knew that my perspective was unique in that my parents met while my dad […]
One Mother’s New Year’s Resolution
I have a guest post today. It is written by a very special mother that lost her son in a car accident when he was 19 years old in March of 2011. I have seen so many people making their resolutions for the year but this was the most incredibly meaningful one I have ever […]
This Golden Ring
Over a year ago, I lost my wedding ring. It was about the same time that we brought a new puppy home. I had the strange suspicion that Sofie had carried off the ring in her mouth and took it in the back yard. I had put the ring down on an end table to […]
Eternally Grateful for Sisterhood
“Laughter through tears is my favorite emotion.” –Truvy, Steel Magnolias “Pour yourself a drink, put on some lipstick and pull yourself together.” -Elizabeth Taylor One of my all time favorite movies is Steel Magnolias. I have probably seen it about 100 times. I remember being anxious for the premier in 1989. It was filmed on […]