A heart so good, full of patience, kind. A heart more loving, no child could find. This heart, warm and gentle, strong, yet ever humble, always loving the child, through each victory, every stumble. Never giving up, always faithful, never weak. A strong support of love, the child can always seek. ThroughContinue reading “A Mother’s Heart”
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Catchphrases Caught
Swampeast Missoura. This is the description my dad often gave for where he grew up. For those of you who are not familiar with the lingo, that translates to southeast Missouri. More specifically, Charleston, MO. It was in this small town, current population 5,000, that my dad was raised. This phrase is just the first inContinue reading “Catchphrases Caught”
The Weight of Memory
Bad memories must be lighter than good ones. They seem to rise to the surface much more easily. It has taken a deep dive to find some good ones from this time a year ago. It was then that my dad was in the hospital, recovering from surgery. At least that is what we thoughtContinue reading “The Weight of Memory”
A Weekend To Remember
We had ham and beans for supper that Saturday night. That’s the only detail I can remember right now from this weekend a year ago. I guess if I had known it was the last times I’d spend with my dad outside of the hospital, I would have done a better job of burning themContinue reading “A Weekend To Remember”
Powers of Observation
How could she not see it? A shaggy dark brown wig was hanging from the dining room ceiling fan. It looked as if the fan had gotten the best of a Cocker Spaniel or won a battle with an Ewok. My dad, sister, and I had decided to use this unusual choice of décor asContinue reading “Powers of Observation”