Taking All Calls

On June 14, 2021 at exactly 11:53 in the morning, my friend, June, was calling me. I paused. Even though I considered her a family friend (our husbands were a lot closer than we were), she hardly ever called me. I answered her call, and I'm so glad I did because that would be the last phone conversation we would ever have...

When It Comes to Grief, There Are No Rules

I was going through some old photos when I came across this one of my Dad...

I'm Here to Walk You Home

This week, a friend of mine lost her Dad.  And while it was a very sad occasion, his life had a sweet ending...

My Father Was an Enigma

June 2014, Jamaica

After going back and forth for several weeks and weighing the options, the decision was made on whether or not I would attend my Dad's funeral...

When Faced With a Difficult Decision

I was at work, in the middle of teaching, when I got the news...

Love Leads to Heartbreak

Love inevitably leads to heartbreak. Let me explain a little more...

On the Inevitable

She's a true talker. You know those people who when you see them, you know you're in for a long conversation.  You could say anything to her, and she always had a story to share. Always. I'm normally in a rush when I see her. But this time, I wasn't, thank God, and I took the time to listen to her. Really listen.  I sat down on the tiny bench made for little ones, fearing the planks wouldn't hold my weight. They did. And I patiently listened. It was as if I knew this would be an important conversation to have. It was. And it was the last one I would have with her. She passed away on Sunday...

Even After...Love Lives

Photo Credit - www.visitcalifornia.com

We all know that death is inevitable, and yet it remains one of the most unbearable things in life that any human being should ever have to face.

This past weekend, I attended the visitation for the husband of a friend and colleague.

Since news of his passing, I've been thinking about their family. A lot.  His wife of over 30 years. And their three children...though adults...still their children.  How are they coping? What emotions are they going through? Are they grieving a lot? Finding moments of joy in sweet memories? Are they utterly exhausted with all the planning and preparation they've had to do?  How does one even comprehend and accept such a devastating loss?  How will they overcome their pain and heartache.  Will they ever?

And this is what settled in my heart...

This One Got Me Thinking

I finished reading this book last night and cried the last four chapters or so. I had started reading it months ago, but because of life, it just sat on my night stand for a few months waiting to be reopened.  For so many reasons this book has resonated with me, and despite it's surprise ending with a huge twist, it's left me thinking and thinking.  Now a book that has the ability to do that, long after you've finished reading it, is a good one, wouldn't you say?

I promise I won't spoil it for you if you decide to read it...which you should. Really.