Tag Archives: mother

When Tomorrow Doesn’t Come

Posted on October 15, 2015 by mewhoami

“My mother called on Sunday wanting to spend time with me, but I was too busy that day and couldn’t. On Tuesday she died.” As I spoke to the young woman who cried these words, tears filled my eyes. Her … Continue reading →

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One Second is All it Takes

Posted on January 6, 2015 by mewhoami

She stepped off the sidewalk, not realizing that a bus was speeding toward her. Having lived in this city for several years, my mother and I had never strolled downtown together. So during one of her visits, we decided to … Continue reading →

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Unbelievable Surprise

Posted on December 26, 2014 by mewhoami

With much relief, I awoke this morning to realize that Christmas is over. Although Christmas can be an enjoyable time, I’m glad that we have another year to go before doing it all again. As I jumped out of bed … Continue reading →

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Honored to Be a Parent

Posted on September 25, 2014 by mewhoami

As I was applying acne gel to my son’s face, a thought came to me. What an honor it is to be a mother. Strange time for such a thought I admit, but without him I would have no one … Continue reading →

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