Believing in New Shoots

Believing in New Shoots

Something new is springing up; we’re moving to a new state, getting to know a new town, rooting into a new community and while it’s exciting there is a bittersweetness. We’ve spent 29 years walking these creaky, oak floors and sharing one shower...
Letters to My Mother During Covid19

Letters to My Mother During Covid19

Dear Mom, Just wanting to keep you tuned into the outside world and what’s happening as a result of the Coronavirus. Jessie’s dance company is not able to offer classes, rehearse and perform because people can’t be near each other during this time. Nathaniel’s...
Letters to My Mother During CoVid19

Letters to My Mother During CoVid19

March 31, 2020 Dear Mom, I’m wondering if you realize that all “non-essential” businesses are closed due to the Coronavirus? Even if I could pick you up and take you to Barone’s for dinner on Wednesday evening, it would be closed. Please pray for our favorite...
Letters to My Mother During CoVid19

Letters to My Mother During CoVid19

March 30th, 2020 Dear Mom, If you look on the wall to the right of your front door you’ll see a picture describing your Irish heritage. Featured in this picture are some important details about who you are and who we are. If your caregiver takes it down and brings it...
Letters to My Mother During CoVid19

Letters to My Mother During CoVid19

March 27th, 2020 Dear Mom, A poem by Amy Carmichael seems fitting for today. So many of the wonderful nurses down in memory care and in assisted living are working longer shifts and filling in for people who are sick to help you stay healthy. Please be kind to them,...