Yesterday morning these flowers were delivered to my door. Every month I receive a bouquet — a birthday gift from my children that lasts all year. Two years to be exact! Each month I look forward to receiving a bouquet, eager to be reminded of the love of family, and excited to see what theContinue reading “Receiving gifts”
Tag Archives: family
Quiet moments
One of the best ways to spend time with my children is to enjoy a quiet cup of coffee together. My “coffee breaks” began in college when I would sneak away to the cafeteria, sitting at a small quiet table enjoying a few moments of peace, with my cup of ordinary coffee and granola bar.Continue reading “Quiet moments”
Mid-blink
I must have caught her in that split second where she was mid-blink. I don’t recall taking this photo on the weekend, but it was on my iPhone. This is my third child. The one who could sit so still at the age of 3 that people thought she was a life-size doll. And twoContinue reading “Mid-blink”
Cheers
About 5 years ago my father and I went on a cruise from Montreal to Boston. We decided to spend a few extra days in Boston, exploring and resting before returning home. One place I was very excited to get to was the Cheers Pub, where the American sitcom “Cheers” was filmed. I enjoyed watchingContinue reading “Cheers”
Children will listen
There is a song called ”Children will Listen” from the musical ”Into the Woods”. It is a song sung to the father who had no father and is afraid because he doesn’t have an example of how to raise his own child. Careful the things you say, children will listen Careful the things you do,Continue reading “Children will listen”
Chillin’
Yesterday we went on an outing—me and mom. As is almost always the case, we showed up early. Mom decided to sit back and relax in the car, and chill! My siblings and I were brought up to arrive early. No matter the event or appointment, we had to arrive before the appointed time. WhenContinue reading “Chillin’”
Relating
My mother keeps this toy at her home in case a great-grandchild stops by for a visit. She used to have a stack of Dr. Seuss books but they have been given away to her grand-children. Last week my daughter travelled to visit her grandma and brought Baby “A” along. Mom was happy to haveContinue reading “Relating”
Dad
I started writing this post on November 25, 2021, the day after Dad died. All I had was the title. This is what I want people to know about my dad. Today (June 24) would have been his 91st birthday. I haven’t decided yet how I would celebrate or honour his birthday. Last night IContinue reading “Dad”
Timing
November 24, 2021…..the day dad passed. One week ago today dad was in agony at the hospital. The 72-hour ward was over capacity, with many patients kept out in the hallways because not enough beds in rooms were available. Nurses often came 1 to 2 hours after being called. Medication was delayed so the painContinue reading “Timing”
Birds at the window
Each room here at Hospice House has a little bird feeder outside one of the windows. I noticed that birds were constantly at the feeder across the hall, in Michael’s old room. Dad’s feeder had no birds visiting at all until a few minutes ago. I wonder if he could hear the chirping. I wonderContinue reading “Birds at the window”
Reflections 