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Monthly Archives: January 2013
The small things…
Taking these photos of my mom’s flowers has taught me that life is too short to miss the beauty found inside a lily. I wonder how many other treasures I’ve missed because I’m too busy with my to-do list and … Continue reading
the bridge to my mom…
Every aspect of my mom’s memorial service on Saturday was beautiful. God gave me incredible peace and strength to write and deliver her eulogy, my part of honoring my mom and serving my dad and family. It happened exactly as … Continue reading
Today’s the day, Mom.
My stomach is a nervous storm as I sit on my parent’s porch reflecting on the past 3 ½ months with my mom. I’ve written her eulogy and will be delivering it at her memorial service today. It’s been 10 … Continue reading
Grace multiplied
Thank you to everyone who’s prayed for me and my family, and for all your sweet and loving comments. There have been some key times in this journey with my mom, especially during her last 5 days, when I was … Continue reading
a blessed tragedy
In a few hours my family and I will bury my mom. It’s surreal to write those words. How can that be? I find I’m still quite numb and shocked. As I sit holding my mom’s blanket and remembering when … Continue reading
Thank you, my friends…
Thank you for your kind messages of support. I’m sorry if I don’t respond right away to your blog comments, texts, voicemails, and emails. Please know that every word you write to me or say in a voicemail means the … Continue reading
Posted in blog, brain cancer, Glioblastoma Multiforme, grace, gratitude, healing
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She's home
My mom was ushered into the arms of Jesus early this morning. Both of my sisters were with her. Our hearts are wrapped in grace as we thank God for her peaceful transition, and we trust him completely for his … Continue reading
Posted in brain cancer, christianity, grief work, healing, hope, love
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nearing the end…
The decision was made to discontinue my mom’s IV fluids. What an awful choice to have to make. Because of her weakened state she’s unable to swallow or speak. All docs confirm what’s been in the back of our haunted … Continue reading
Posted in blog, brain cancer, Glioblastoma Multiforme, grief work, hope, love, trauma
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4 words that change everything
Last night ——– It’s 12:20am and I just finished my black belt candidate exercises on the floor of my parent’s spare bedroom. We have to do them every day, no matter what. It’s technically tomorrow but since I just got … Continue reading
Renegotiating a deal with my mom…
I sighed as I entered the kitchen. It must have been a deep one because our eldest son, who was doing the dishes, immediately turned to me and said, “You ok, Mom?” Our boys have seen me cry only three … Continue reading
