No matter what I do to move on from this pain, deep down inside I will always know that I’ll never get to hug my mom again. I miss you. Life took you away from us, too young. You will always be, our hero unsung. I miss you mom. The only reason I don’t want... Continue Reading →
Frodo: I wish the ring had never come to me. I wish none of this had happened. Gandalf: So do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us. There are other... Continue Reading →
Everyone has a story to tell, a lesson to teach, and wisdom to share... Life is a beautiful masterpiece bound together by your experiences ... Live your life with intention. - Melanie Moushigian Koulouris There is not a single person who has lived, is living and will live on this earth who does't have a story.... Continue Reading →
A beautiful woman delights the eye; a wise woman, the understanding; a pure one, the soul. - Minna Antrim This post is not for some to disagree or agree with, this post only brings across how I felt when my mom's life all came to an end and I would add to that, my beloved grandma... Continue Reading →
When we fail to set boundaries and hold people accountable, we feel used and mistreated. This is why we sometimes attack who they are, which is far more hurtful than addressing a behavior or a choice. ― Brené Brown … boundaries. Should we have them? Do we need them? Will they hurt us now? Will they hurt... Continue Reading →
“What day is it?" It's today," squeaked Piglet. My favorite day," said Pooh. ― A.A. Milne Like the dandelion, we might be here today, but there is no guarantee for tomorrow. I truly did not see how this was a character trait in my mom until she sadly passed away. When I reflected on all her behaviors and... Continue Reading →
In a room where people unanimously maintain a conspiracy of silence, one word of truth sounds like a pistol shot. ― Czesław Miłosz I can definitely vouch for that. The number of times mom stood up and spoke up with most, if not all people around her, in silence are countless. What I can say though, as uncomfortable it may have... Continue Reading →
What draws people to be friends is that they see the same truth. They share it. - C.S. Lewis A lot of parents seek to be friends with their kids. Some try to find that friendship through rewards and consequences. Some try to find it by sharing some of their interests. Some try to find it by changing their... Continue Reading →
Hermes gazed up at the stars. 'My dear young cousin, if there's one thing I've learned over the eons, it's that you can't give up on your family, no matter how tempting they make it. It doesn't matter if they hate you, or embarrass you, or simply don't appreciate your genius for inventing the Internet--' ― Rick... Continue Reading →
A person’s a person no matter how small. – Dr. Seuss I have already mentioned how my mom's grandkids miss her so dearly for the beauty she brought into their lives. In this post I want to expand this thought and note how they miss her so dearly for how she made them feel -... Continue Reading →
Ramadan Living™ 2024! Theme … Gratitude 