I had absolutely no intention of writing about "Here's why Instagram matters" just three days ago. Today's Momday Inspirations post was going to be a teaser about the time a famous television personality came into the store with his wife and our darling Francine hadn't the … [Read more...] about Here’s Why Instagram Matters
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Best To Just Tell Mom I’m Fine, Thanks
I'm pretty sure it's not the flu. But I'm basing that on the fact that I didn't get that horrid achy feeling of "being hit by a truck" where it hurts to even blink. Whatever it is, I have quite been sick since Sunday. Naturally, Sunday when I was going on my pre-booked day … [Read more...] about Best To Just Tell Mom I’m Fine, Thanks
How My Sister Mothered My Children When I Couldn’t
On this Mother's Day, I'm doing something very brave for me. I am sharing OUT LOUD a very painful time in my life. How my sister mothered my children when I couldn't. How is that brave? Because I find it SO hard to cry in front of people, to let down my guard and bare my … [Read more...] about How My Sister Mothered My Children When I Couldn’t
My Late Husband’s Legacy
I learned a rather insightful thing the other day. I finally figured out my late husband's legacy. It was his gift to me of the ability to cope. As I've shared before, our son was 16 months-old and our daughter had just celebrated her third birthday when my husband passed … [Read more...] about My Late Husband’s Legacy
Blessings Post Widowhood
Blessings post widowhood? What? Ok, I won't deny it. When my husband John died, it was pure hell. You know that awful feeling when you keep hoping you'll wake up and realize it's only a nightmare? That was a constant for me back then. This larger than life character, who was … [Read more...] about Blessings Post Widowhood