Yesterday, we buried my mother. I was surrounded by the best people who anticipated my needs before I even know I had them. One of my best friends kept offering water and reminding my to use the restroom especially before the service. If you don't have a friend like...

My mother took her last breath on June 2 around 4:30 a.m. while my sister and caregiver were by her side. As life continues to move forward my mind is boggled down by the massive to-do list. I know that I don't have to do everything at once. That there is really no...

I am waiting. Waiting for my mother to take her last breath. No one prepares you for the act of dying. The longevity of the process or the heartbreak you feel as you watch the person, who was one of your biggest teachers/cheerleaders step closer to their exit. Yet,...

If you have been following my blog or perhaps, you know me personally, you already have surmised that I really don't blend in with a facade. What you see is what is what you get. So while social media darlings profess their unwavering devotion to their perfect spouse...

I think what is so amazing is that despite how challenging my current situation is, I can still laugh at the ridiculousness that I seem to attract. It is imperative that while I am living in the question, I can enjoy the moments. This week has been pretty peaceful...

What has been a two week journey feels like years, but Mom is settled. Hospice has been amazing. She is comfortable with her new setup and is even rallying to the point of asking for the vaccine. Jesus. Take. The. Wheel. It is a constant up and down ride that demands...

The last ten days or so have felt like I have been a patient in an insane asylum. But, yesterday, everything came together as we finally formulated a plan for my mother. Her doctor has been less than human while he tells us that "she's old" and "physical therapy is...

If we had talked on Saturday, I would have told you that my mother wasn't going to be on this earth much longer. She slept all day. She drank less than 10 ounces of liquid and her urine output was minimal. I was prepared for the next stage or at least as much as I...

Do you know what is frustrating? It is the lack of listening and compassion from an individual who took an oath to help care for the sick. If you read my blog on Wednesday, I shared that my mother was in the hospital and we hoped that she would be sprung. She's still...

If you have been following my blog you are aware of that my life is a three-ring circus and I am a horrible juggler. The good news is that my mom is being released from the hospital today but that entails us making a lot of adjustments and planning long term. While I...