In 2015, when my Mom Drake (My childhood Nanny) passed away suddenly, I was filled with an unspoken grief. I replayed all the moments I had wanted to go visit her. Have her meet my son. Just spend time with her. Yet, the time was gone. I vowed in that moment to make sure Pop Drake knew how much he meant to me and make myself more present. Time still slipped away a bit. Everyone has things going on in their lives. I still kept my promise. That he would not be alone. Sure, there were plenty of ... View the Post
When Mother’s Day Brings Memories, A Toast To My Mother #ButterMomUp
No one really knows what to do for me for Mother's Day. This year....feels so empty. This year....feels so different. I want a good book. A good hug. An oversized glass of JaM Cellars Butter Chardonnay! I want to forget that last year was the last Mother's Day I spent with my Mom. My Mom had been so excited, her boyfriend was going to take all of us, Mom, my family, and my sister and brother in law out to dinner to celebrate Mother's Day. Mom didn't make it. She told us to go without her. She ... View the Post
5 Loving Ways to Celebrate Grandparents Near and Far
This story doesn't quite have a happy ending. It has lots of happy moments. To me, it started nearly 32 years ago. For my son Davin, it started almost two years ago. Grandparent's Day. A day to celebrate Grandparents. Today we celebrate and remember some great Grandparents. I myself only have one Grandparent left. For my son, one has left this earth, suddenly and way too soon, others are not near by or are very sick and can't visit with their grandkid some days. None the less...there are some ... View the Post
