It’s a big deal to lose a sister. As with all things related to hindsight, there are many could’ves, should’ves and would’ves, especially where it concerns someone’s passing. But the point is, if you try your hardest in all your dealings, then that’s all you can really expect of yourself. My head understands that truth, and I preach it to my children, and to anyone else who will listen to me, but I have a hard time comforting myself with similar words. Probably because most things I set my mind to I win, I’m not used to failing. PLEASE, this […]

It is with great disappointment and regret that I report the passing of my sister Jane last night. She was tough until the very end, much stronger than I can ever hope to be. As for Hawaii, I just want to say thank you for all the support that my Facebook Friends have directed my way as I walked towards overcoming my fear of flying. I felt your prayers, and they went a long way towards helping me be a bit more graceful as I approached the task before me. I am training it down to Florida to be with […]

Remnants of Children, so sad! One 4-bedroom home in Brookside; 1 set of parents; 2 natural children; 2 cosmic children; 10 exchange children, and 1 bathroom. These are the towel hooks we put up for the children – something had to be private! (The Cosmic child took the picture and texted it to me when he was in Kansas City for the holidays.)!