I am not sorry to see March leave. It arrived angry and is leaving me very sad. But life is settling down now; I look forward to April and getting outdoors. The moments of sadness that take my breath away are little less. I expect…
View PostYesterday, in a gathering in the Chapel at Church Street United Methodist Church, we said good-bye to my Mother. The Chapel was almost full, friends of mine, friends of my sisters, thoughtful work associates and most importantly, family and friends who…
View PostMy sweet mother passed away last night. My heart aches…. Helen Frances Whitesell Smith May 15, 1924-March 15, 2011
View PostWhen one is dealing with a sick loved one, time becomes warped. Regular life is suspended in air and a new “normal” develops, that of sitting by the bedside, waiting, watching and comforting. Our life has changed over the last…
View PostSunday evening brought forth some very difficult conversation. Mother began hospice today. Tomorrow she will move back to Shannondale to continue hospice in her own bed. Relatives are beginning to make plans to spend a little time with her. Oh, life…
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