Gratitude

I haven't been posting very often although I have dropped by to try and keep in touch. I'm going to take a break from Blogit for a bit but if you'd like to keep in touch via email, send me an email through here and we can catch up! Thank you for reading my posts and sending such heartful words of... Sign in to see full entry.

It seems strange to sit and write about the new turn my life has taken. For those who have followed my writing, you will know that the man I loved deeply was lost to me in a tragic accident in 2004. He was such a wonderful man, sweet, kind, giving so much of himself to me and others. I believed I... Sign in to see full entry.

My son and daughter-in-law have a great view on sharing things with their kids. They don't keep news hidden from them or make up cutesy names for body parts. There was a death in my daughter-in-law's family recently and it meant explaining to a 4 year old about cemetaries and mausoleums. He already... Sign in to see full entry.

I received this from my sis in Boston. This is for those of us pining away in Ontario for a day that doesn't include snow, sleet or below zero temps A curious fellow died one day and found himself waiting in the long line of judgment. As he stood there he noticed that some souls were allowed to... Sign in to see full entry.

It is hilarious to hear my granson's accounts of kindergarten. He goes to a catholic school so lately their stories have been about the meaning of Christmas. Imagine trying to keep a straight face as he recounts the story of Jesus and the 'Asian' Mary!! Sign in to see full entry.

For those of you who read my blogs, you will know that I lost my Mom last year, two days after Christmas. She hadn't been ill long and was taken way before her time. I wanted to find a way to remember her this year, to cherish her memory. She LOVED a party, all the family gatherings were filled with... Sign in to see full entry.

In Canada, Remembrance Day ceremonies run the gamut from political events for the so-called newsworthy to see and be seen, to small ceremonies in towns like mine where a small number of people gather to pay their respects. The park near my house hosted a remembrance today. It was small as the 'main... Sign in to see full entry.

Hi everyone, I'm back from my travels and have overcome the jetlag (more or less). The trip was fantastic, I think I was Italian in a former life, this country makes me feel like I'm home. Hopefully the link below works, I've posted a few photos from the adventure. Time to get caught up on my... Sign in to see full entry.

The sands of time have shifted But nothing can erase The sweet memories of a man He left a legacy of love and laughter In all those that he touched My heart holds our love In a deep and special place Forever missing him Forever thankful for having loved him. Sign in to see full entry.

After a peaceful day yesterday, my Mom passed this morning. The last few weeks had been rough for her and I was grateful that the last part of her journey was without suffering. Sign in to see full entry.