Category Archives: Mom
A Family of Caregivers
I am from a family that has members that know more than many about what it means to be a caregiver. It is not an easy role, but if you have the patience and support you need, in the end … Continue reading
Posted in Aging, Ancestors, Brothers, Caregivers, Dad, Deaths, Grandparents, Mom
Tagged caregiver websites, caregivers, caregiving, caregiving websites, national caregivers month
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The Smell of Rain
I used to love the smell of rain as a child, watching it fall on warm summer days from the window or jumping in puddles. I remember either my mother or grandmother telling me that raindrops looked like fairies or … Continue reading
Posted in Grandparents, Mom, Summertime
Tagged new jersey flooding, northeast rain, raindrops
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My Parent’s Anniversary: A Nostalgic Memory
Today my mother and father would have been married for, hmmm, how many years is it now? This picture was taken at their 50th Wedding Anniversary celebration, and the renewing of their vows…it is a touching picture to me…I sat … Continue reading
Learning from my Parents’ Late-in-Life Experiences
I received an email the other day from a woman who was sharing about the recent passing of her father (the day after Christmas), and care-giving. I was able to relate as I remembered the passing of my Dad before … Continue reading
Posted in Dad, Deaths, Mom, Parenting
Tagged aging, care giving, elder care, medicare, medigap insurance
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The Cuban Missile Crisis
Today as I hear the news about deploying missile destroyers to N. Korea, for some reason memories of the Cuban Missile Crisis came to mind…maybe it’s the news report today plus the fact that we watched a movie we love, … Continue reading
Posted in Church, Historic Events, Mom, Movies
Tagged crises, crisis, cuban missile, cuban missile crisis, missile, north korea, white squall
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A Tribute to My Mom
Yesterday we had the family here at our home to celebrate and honor my Mother on her on her 80th birthday with food, fun and a lot of love. My brother said it best when he stated that “80 years … Continue reading
Posted in Birthdays, Brothers, Gardening, Mom, Simple Pleasures
Tagged birthday, Mom, mother, tribute
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