Forever Loving Jay!
It has been two years since my son, Jay took his flight to heaven. Two years of missing his hugs, laughter, love, singing, dancing, teasing and all that made Jay unique. Two years without Sunday morning church, Sonic runs, trips to Arkansas and daily mac & cheese. Two years without Jay! I wrote this poem…
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Sitting in Our Sadness
Sometimes in life we need to sit in the middle of our sadness. At least it seems that way to me. I’m not a counselor or bereavement specialist, but I’ve been through enough grief to warrant an opinion. I was one week into my 22nd birthday when my sweet mother-in-law died at the age of…
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Come Fly With Me!
Some years ago I did a lot of speaking events and I especially liked telling funny stories at the beginning of my talks. My son, Aaron thinks I should share some of those stories with my readers. So here’s one from way back! First of all, I don’t like to fly. But here I was…
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My Surprise Shopping Spree
I did something crazy today. I went shopping at a fairly high-end ladies boutique wearing cruddy clothes. I had been to a plant nursery and purchased outdoor flowers, the reason for my old jeans and God Bless America shirt with missing sparkles. But I’d read that this ladies shop had a sale so I stopped…
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Don’t Slam The Screen Door!
If you grew up like I did you probably heard, “Don’t slam the screen door,” a lot. Living in the country and having no AC meant windows wide open and screen doors on both front and back to let in cool air and possibly an oscillating fan. Even the entrance to our little county store…
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Mama’s Makeover!
After my father died, my mother would often spend a few weeks in our home. She loved sitting near the fireplace in the winter and relaxing on the deck in the spring, enjoying all the flowers in bloom. Sometimes she would cut roses for her room then relax in a rocker and watch TV. But…
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Memories of Jay!
It’s my son’s birthday. The second since Jay went to heaven. I’ve been anticipating this date, wondering how I might honor him. Jay had a phenomenal personality and was incredibly loving but also fun and joyful. Let me tell you a few “Jay” stories. Years ago, my late husband, Carl and I taught a Sunday…
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College and Karate!
Years ago, as a young college student, I took my share of PE classes—archery, tennis, dancing and more. Having played basketball all through school I enjoyed staying active. But what I really wanted to learn was karate. My boyfriend (future husband—Carl) had taken karate and ju-jitsu in Tulsa from his friend, Gary, who just happened…
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A Valentine Surprise!
Since February is the “love” month, I’m sharing a special story about a couple of friends. Gerald Meeks moved to Edmond just as Covid hit. Being a widower, he was alone in the house he had built to host old and new friends. But being a “people person,” he kept in touch by e-mail, phone,…
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Family Traditions
I’ve never been great with New Year’s resolutions, but I love family traditions. And what better time to pass on treasured gems like stories, recipes or tangible items than the New Year? When I was growing up, my mother fixed chocolate gravy for breakfast every morning. I thought it was normal until my girlfriends started…
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Come Sweet Christmas!
It’s the second Christmas without my son, Jay and it seems harder instead of easier. Last year I was still in shock. Numb, having just lost my son and my mother. Functioning but not living. Grief is a hard journey and it’s different for everyone. Lately my mother often comes to mind. And yes, I…
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