Hope Over Fear

Five weeks after Mom died, I decided to take stock of my own health. I no longer had the distraction or excuse of having to “take care of Mom.” Since we had moved to Tacoma, I was determined to find a doctor I liked, closer to our new place. On the recommendation of a...

The Residue Remains

res·i·due/ˈrezəˌd(y)o͞o/ : n a small amount of something that remains after the main part has gone or been taken or used. My siblings, cousins and aunt have flown home to their respective homes across the country. Devin has gone back to college after spending his...

And In The End…

“And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make.” Beatles, Abby Road 1969 Mama in China 2005: Always waving On Thursday, March 14, 2019, Mama got her wings. I awoke with a start at 6 am that morning, knowing I needed to get back to her...