Written from the perspective of a Christmas Ornament, this is a new version of the meaning of Christmas.... As I hear the rustling of tissue paper, the release of the scotch tape and sudden light on my shiny exterior, I realize it is again…Christmas. My name is “Orney” and I am an ornament for … [Read more...]
The Gift of Christmas
I believe that the Holiday season is the most difficult period when a person is grieving. This feeling never stops while so many memories flood our very beings. Most of us can recall sharing good times, okay times and not-so-okay times in celebrations with our families and friends. I am thankful to … [Read more...]
My Most Memorable Christmas
MY MOST MEMORABLE CHRISTMAS.... the title speaks for itself. As we know certain Christmas memory is embedded forever...this one was. When John Taylor was eight years old we decided it was time for him to have his father's train set. For months, after JT was in bed, John worked on the train … [Read more...]
Halloween
My dear Eddie, Today is Halloween. I guess you could count this as the first holiday without Chuck. As you know, this year will be a year of firsts. Each first will hold memories, challenging you with poignant reminders of times gone by. Now let’s talk about Halloween. I don’t know if you … [Read more...]
Twenty-Four Hours Later
I awoke that first morning with a start. Sitting straight up in bed, I threw the quilt off my body and reached over on my left side. Empty and cold, the sheet slippery with emptiness, I remembered. My husband died yesterday. I was alone in our bed. This time yesterday, he had slept soundly … [Read more...]
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