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Lessons of Good-byes

Originally posted on God's Grace and Life's Challenges:
I learned lessons of life and good-byes tonight. I sat on the sofa, with my parents,…

I was over at Mom’s today as a new care giver was being trained in. She’s a refugee from Kenya

Mama has less to say these days. She mostly hollers or talks gibberish. I can’t remember the last time she

Originally posted on God's Grace and Life's Challenges:
Last night Mama asked, “When I’m old, can I go home?” And though I half smile…

Last night, like most nights now, I fed Mama her supper. She doesn’t pick up her spoon much anymore, so

A favorite memory from almost two years ago… “I love you,” I say to Mom. “Well, I did, too,”

I went to a funeral yesterday, of an older cousin of my husband’s. And sitting in front of us, filling

My daughter came home this morning from getting my mama up out of bed, bathed, and fed. (Dad pays her

Dad called last night and his voice was urgent. “Get over here quick! Mom is sitting on me!” he said.

I needed to leave. I had a list of things to get done. I’d already fed Mom lunch and washed