It has been just over a year since Mum passed away. Since then, my 90-year-old father was left behind to pick up the pieces of his own fragile life, trying to live on without her as best he can. Mum's death left a huge void in Dad's life. When Mum passed away, Dad lost the woman who had been by his side for 60+ years. A spouse he had spent two-thirds of his life … [Read more...] about Death Of A Parent – Helping Dad Live On After Mum Passed Away
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17 Lessons I Learned From Losing My Mum
It has been almost a month since Mum passed away. Almost a month since losing my mum. A month...and a lifetime's worth of lessons on what it's like to lose your mum. Some days, it seems like just yesterday she left us. Some days, it seems like it's been years since she's been gone. A few weeks ago I shared my thoughts on getting the chance to say goodbye to a loved … [Read more...] about 17 Lessons I Learned From Losing My Mum
If You Get The Chance, Take It: Saying Goodbye To A Loved One
Saying Goodbye To a Loved One Most of the time, writing about travel, an event, or the latest and greatest product, comes naturally for me. But not today. All of that seems so unimportant right now. It was only four days ago that my dear 83-year-old mother lost her balance, fell, and broke her hip. A broken hip. The very thing I have dreaded for a few years now, … [Read more...] about If You Get The Chance, Take It: Saying Goodbye To A Loved One
Memorializing Your Facebook Page When You Pass Away
Let's face(book) it. This is not a fun topic to talk about. No one wants to have the discussion about what happens to their "things" when they pass away. But, it's something we should all do. Whether it's your mother's artwork, a family heirloom, or some special jewelry, it's important to have instructions in place stating who should get these special things when you pass … [Read more...] about Memorializing Your Facebook Page When You Pass Away
