2011-01-12 20:50
I can't believe it's been over a week since I posted an entry onto this blog. I've felt guilty about it but but I've been so sick that writing was the last thing on my mind.Unfortunately, I… Read More
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"Losing Mom" chronicles the journey of my mother's terminal illness: before, during, and afterward. The post titled, "Losing Mom" is the first. Below, are those written in reverse, as though reading from a book. Above are entries written in chronological order. Thank you for taking this journey with me. It is a continuing road consisting of sadness, joy, loss, grief, coping, sharing memories and moving forward,one step at a time.
2011-01-04 15:39
I haven't posted an entry since the first day of the year. Forgive me. I know I'm behind. I guess I've felt a little depressed lately. Actually, there's no 'guessing' involved. I have felt d… Read More
2011-01-01 16:04
It's a New Year. Thank God!Yesterday, since it was New Year's Eve we stayed at home to relax and watch some television. Suddenly, emergency weather warnings appeared on television sets all a… Read More
2010-12-30 15:44
My dad looked much better when I Skyped him yesterday. His color was back and his eyes were not puffy or swollen. The product of "A good night's sleep," he told me. He went swimming again to… Read More
2010-12-28 20:16
I telephoned my father this morning to ask how his Christmas and birthday went last Saturday.Together with my brother Dave, my dad went to spend the holiday with my youngest brother Dan, who… Read More
2010-12-27 18:08
Today I couldn't help but think of the material gifts I received for Christmas. I hadn't asked for anything. Who does at my age??!! Because of my mother's death I never seemed to capture mu… Read More
2010-12-25 19:07
Christmas morning! I awoke to the sun peeking out above the snow-covered hill in our back yard. A single doe was stood very stately and looked back at me as I gazed out into the first mornin… Read More
2010-12-24 16:29
Christmas Eve is here! I arose early to start my cooking. My sons' and daughter-in-law will be here for our traditional Christmas dinner at 5:00 sharp. It will be a feast of my mother's home… Read More
2010-12-22 15:30
This morning I felt exhausted from the emotions of last night. Jayson had a doctor's appointment to make sure everything was okay early this morning. About 11:00 he called with good news. No… Read More
2010-12-21 13:28
The ice has melted. I was right. It was warmer yesterday. Not enough to melt all of the snow, but enough to melt the ice. Now, the streets and sidewalks around our home feel safe again. The… Read More
2010-12-20 11:42
My neighbor called the first thing this morning. "Don't go out if you don't have to," she said. "The streets have turned into ice." She was worried about me. That's the thing about St. Louis… Read More
2010-12-19 10:42
It snowed today. A beautiful drapery of white powdery flakes covered the sky from morning until evening. So lovely was the scenery that an overwhelming sense of Christmas spirit engulfed me… Read More
2010-12-17 12:43
Again, I didn't sleep much last night. Oddly enough, I don't remember dreaming about my mother. In fact, I don't remember dreaming about anything. If only sleep would come! I remember lookin… Read More
2010-12-17 01:49
I slept in late today. I didn't get up until 5:30 this morning! I don't know why I can't sleep but it is frustrating to say the least. Not surprisingly, I dreamed of my mother again last nig… Read More
2010-12-15 11:53
I'm crying less and less each day now. Good memories with my mother from the past fill my head more often than the bad that took place during her final days. Like always, I still have my mom… Read More
2010-12-14 00:01
When I spoke to my dad late this morning he asked me about Christmas presents. "I've never done this before," he began. "Your mother always did the shopping. I don't know where to begin."I t… Read More
2010-12-13 15:31
Well, I did it. I forced myself to go down into our basement in order to bring up some of our family Christmas decorations. I couldn't bring myself to put up very many of them. I'm not ready… Read More
2010-12-10 16:09
I hadn't heard from my father in a day or so. I became a bit worried about him. Yesterday afternoon I called my brother in Phoenix who told me the funeral home had asked my father to pick up… Read More
2010-12-09 13:31
Yesterday afternoon I dared to venture out of my house to visit a friend. She greeted me from the door of her home: beautifully decorated for the holidays. Inside, a freshly brewed cup of co… Read More
2010-12-08 23:46
This morning I talked to my father on Skype. While I was in Arizona, I demonstrated this relatively new technology to him. At the time, he couldn't believe such a thing was possible. On my c… Read More
2010-12-06 23:07
Yesterday I finally got out of the pajamas I've worn since last Wednesday, took a bath, and got dressed! I did have a good cry but while doing so I remembered something a little funny. Somet… Read More
2010-12-04 20:14
My mother died two weeks ago today. My home is quiet except for the sound of my memories. Memories of my mother. Today, being an anniversary of sorts is hard. I suppose all of the anniversar… Read More
2010-12-03 23:33
Last night my dear neighbor brought over a delicious dinner of chicken and broccoli casserole together with a salad and a beautiful bouquet of flowers. It was so sweet of her to think of me… Read More
2010-12-02 20:11
Although I knew it would not be easy to say "Good-by" to my father yesterday, the intensiveness of actually doing so still surprised me. I thought I would be strong, if only for him. When th… Read More
2010-12-01 18:46
Today I leave my parent's home. Now, it is only my father's home. It will be difficult to leave.I am so happy that I have been able to be here for my dad, to help him transition towards his… Read More
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