It's been 15 years since her death and we've never seen or touched anything from the "crime scene" until now. On my way to the airport we made a stop and within an hour began slowly unwrapping brown paper bags. Bags labeled by number and case. So sad my mom was a case... Much of the items are still there but these few we opened and were able to bring home. Her purse was secure with all of its original belonging's; candy, gum, business cards, address book, key's and more. My sister picked up ...
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Seattle and Discovery
Do you remember my live Facebook video in December? I made a declaration that my calling was clear and I would be turning most of my attention on writing the story of my sweet mom's death and my sister would co-author. Once you read what I'm about to tell you, there's not a chance you can say that God isn't the most skilled planner ever! After an awesome visit with my sister over the holidays, she returned back to Washington. Just a few days later, she called me, actually face timed me. Her ...
Just Like a Garden, Your friendships May Need some Pruning
Choices: Take 2 You, we, get to choose what and who we are. When creating my goals this year I can’t help but think about who will be with me through the process of attaining them. Like anything in life, there are people who hinder you, people who help you, people who motivate you, people who you mentor, and people who are nearly inconsequential. It’s not that they mean nothing, everyone is important, but they don’t sway the outcome of your life one way or another. SIDEBAR (There are many ...
Being a Step-mom During the Holidays: This Is Not Disneyland
Last week, I wrote about the challenges of being a stay-at-home mom. I'm going a step further to say that it's more challenging being a step-mom and even trickier during the holidays. The dynamics vary drastically between families, thankfully I have an amazing relationship with my ex and his wife. Literally, I adore her and we've spent several holidays together. Before I get into the meat and potoatoes can I give one word of advice? Mom's.... INTENTIONALLY & DELIBERATELY make it a point ...
We Always Have a Choice
Noun: An act of selecting something when faced with two or more possibilities. Adjective: Something of high quality or excellence We always have a choice because everything that occurs is either because of a choice we’ve made or a choice that’s been made for us. If the choice was made for us or something happened that we had no control over, we then make a choice on how to respond and deal. This is true and there isn’t any way around it unless someone is mentally incapable due to a medical ...
Billy Graham & Hang-overs
The first time I heard about Jesus was at a Billy Graham Convention in Anchorage, Alaska. I was little… maybe 6, maybe younger. I’m not certain but what I am certain about is that I remember thinking Jesus must be horrible and this man on stage was too. My Uncle had good intentions when he lovingly coerced my mom to go. He believed it would encourage her to become sober and live more responsibly. That Billy Graham would change her life. I didn’t live with her, I was only visiting that weekend ...