Mothers….

It’s that time of year, pictures of mothers are appearing everywhere on social media.   Odes to mothers, memes of mothers, personal snippets of memories of mothers, ads for things to buy for mothers.   Mothers are everywhere, like always. A day devoted to mothers is a great idea.  Personally, I don’t do much for it.   But,

In Her Own Words…

I have often talked about and shared my niece’s blog.  Today she posted a rewrite of her autobiography.  I hope you will take the time to read her words.  They will encourage you and lift you up.  Please stop by her blog to share your thoughts on her words.   I am so very proud to

Pride…

This morning I was on Facebook checking my page to see what was happening with everyone.  My niece mentioned a radio-thon a local radio station was holding for the Relay for Life.  She asked people to listen today and to support, if possible.  She then added a comment that she was going to be on

Happy 24th!….

Today is my niece’s 24th birthday.  Not necessarily a red-letter day for most people.  Today, though, is a red-letter day.  Today is a miracle.  Today, my niece turns 24.  She was not expected to live this long. Each year I approach this date with tears of gratitude in my eyes.  I am more aware of the