Life Goes On

My apologies for neglecting to add new posts, articles, links, etc. more often. I know you understand
that there are few’extra’ hours in the day when you’re a single mom.  This has been a challenge since I started this blog (hard to believe that was 2 years ago!).  At any rate…my intentions are good and I’d LIKE to spend more time here…I hope that the thought counts.

My mother. 1922 - 2010

The reason I’m writing this particular post is to let you know that my family has had a sad loss recently.  My mother died one week ago today.  She was 88.  She is missed by my dad (who is 89…they were married for 68 years!!!), 5 of their 6 children (one of my sisters died of cancer over 20 years ago and I’m sure she’s delighted to be with Mom again ), and over 50 grandchildren and great grandchildren!!

A testament to my mom was the fact that over 20 of her grandchildren came from far and wide to be at her funeral. That surprised and delighted me…and made for one very full house for most of last week…and happily so.  It was the perfect example of that old saying, “When God closes a door, somewhere he opens a window.”  What I mean is…as sad as it was to lose my mother, it was wonderful to spend time with my siblings and their children…and their children’s children.  As a result, we’re now planning a family reunion!

If you would…I ask that you keep my parents in your prayers.  My father is doing better than I ever imagined he would but, of course, after over 68 years together, he misses my mother terribly.

God bless you and bring you peace.

Manya