It’s touched my families heart the way our small town has rallied around us the last few days. Southerners comfort by way of food, hugs, laughter, and shared tears. We don’t have much in the way of extended family compared to many of the folks in our neck of the woods. B had already lost…
One of her Kids
When my mother in law would talk to people about her son and I she referred to both of us as “her kids”. As my husband said this morning I was the daughter she never had and she was the mother to me that I don’t have. She was my confidant and my friend. Linda…
Dreams do come true.Twirling with Stevie
One of my wish list items crossed off. B ordered me Pretenders/ Stevie Nicks tickets for Christmas and we went last night to the concert. Music has always been an important part of my life and Stevie Nicks is the ultimate for me. I’ve loved her for a long time and she didn’t disappoint. I…
When all you can do is pray
My mother in law was admitted into the hospital over the Christmas holiday. She was having a rough day with more trouble than usual breathing and we had her situated in her recliner watching tv. I was making Christmas goodies and was taking her little plates of soft candy to try. She loves my cooking…
You’re Looking At Country
I come from a long line of diehard democrats. My great grandpa supposedly quit talking to my great granny for a few days because she said she might vote for a republican one election year. So yeah my family was diehard Dems at least until this damn election. My own dad voted for Gary freaking Johnson which only further proves to me that old white guys aren’t…
Caregiving
My mother in law was diagnosed with a disease called Multiple System Atrophy or (MSA) in 2014. It’s often called a cross between Parkinson’s disease and Lou Gehrig’s disease. Some doctors just say it’s Parkinson’s on steroids and that is what they first said she had in 2013 until the symptoms changed and sped up drastically….