Category Archives: Death

I’ll Be Home For Christmas

Posted on December 2, 2020 by happyheart

Last year at this time my mom was entering what was to be the last week of her life here on earth. The memories for me are sharp, the feelings still somewhat raw at times. Christmas lights and Christmas songs … Continue reading →

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Posted in Death, Family, Home, Hope, Love | 2 Comments

Seven Simple Words

Posted on June 8, 2020 by happyheart

My mom passed away 6 months ago today. I miss her every day. There are traces and reminders of her everywhere in my world. Why wouldn’t there be? She was an integral part of my life for over 65 years. … Continue reading →

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Posted in Choices, Communication, Death, Decision, Family, Hope, Love, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Those last few days

Posted on October 20, 2016 by happyheart

This week I am reliving those last few days before my Dad passed away one year ago. Last October 20th found my dad in the hospital. He was pretty much bedridden and unable to stand unless assisted by 2 people. … Continue reading →

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New Every Morning

Posted on September 1, 2016 by happyheart

Morning glories are one of the most beautiful and easiest climbing vines you can grow in your garden or in pots. They are annual plants with slender stems, heart-shaped leaves, and trumpet-shaped flowers in pink, purple-blue, magenta, or white. Their romantic tendrils curl and … Continue reading →

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When All the Touchstones are Gone

Posted on November 27, 2015 by happyheart

A month ago my Dad died. Almost 2 weeks ago we moved my Mom, who deals with dementia,  into a seniors’ residence. Now we are beginning the lengthy process of tidying up and cleaning out the family home of 64 years. Most … Continue reading →

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No More Goodbyes

Posted on November 6, 2015 by happyheart

I know that I know that I know that we are made for eternity. There’s a longing in every human heart for stability, for permanence, for things to be predictable and steady.  In the swirl and chaos of how fickle … Continue reading →

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What’s the big take-away?

Posted on December 1, 2014 by happyheart

This past weekend Peter and I attended a beautiful memorial service for a friend and peer whose life was invaded by cancer. It’s the third such event we’ve been to in the last year. When anyone, but especially when someone in my circle … Continue reading →

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Tribute to a friend

Posted on December 1, 2013 by happyheart

Days like today and news like this makes one stop and think and take stock. Seriously. This morning we heard that a dear friend of ours left this life and went to be with Jesus. My husband, Peter, had been … Continue reading →

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