Tag: Memories
A Mother’s Regret and Joy
A Mother’s Regret:
Baby’s breath placed in glasses on her wall.
Golden angel wings above her changing table.
Stickers of each month to come, displayed in a...
Remembered Treasures
It's always crazy to me how grief works.
I had entirely forgotten that the girls' four glasses that they drink juice out of every morning...
Unexpected Blessings
I was adopted as an infant.
Many people might not know this because I don’t make a big deal about it. Being adopted is...
Taking a Break
So, here’s the biggest secret of them all, a secret I haven’t dared to say out loud and not even wanted to admit to...
Unspoken Words
I know you see us, looking over at your sweet baby. Smiling and making silly faces and, quite frankly, straight-up staring. I see you...
The Good, The Bad, The New Year
Memories are a precious gem. I can remember almost everything. Growing up, my mother would claim I had selective memory, and to an extent,...
Now is the Time for Memories
So, let's say I had a grandmother who was chronically early. Christmas dinner started at noon; she would be there at 10 am. This...
Dear Diary
I found this entry in my diary from when my youngest at the time, was three, and we were in much need of getting...
What is Your Memory
How would you define a memory? Webster defines 'memory' as several things, but for me, these two fit the best:
1. an image or impression...