A Grandmother’s Love is in the Simple Things
If I close my eyes, I can still see my favorite spot in my grandmother’s house. She had a vanity…
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Sandy Brannan
We May Be Grandparents Now, But We’re Still Us
My husband and I took a selfie tonight. We don’t usually do that, but our grandchildren gave us T-shirts recently,…
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Being a Mother Never Ends
Being a mother, it never ends. The delight on my baby’s face as I look down and smile. The endless…
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My Mom’s Best Friend Helped Keep Her Memory Alive
Cheese toast on chilly mornings worked its way deep into my favorite childhood memories after my mom died. I remember…
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I Miss My Mom the Most On My Birthday
Today is my birthday. I’ve had 42 of them since the last one I celebrated with my mom. She died…
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I Wasn’t Aware of How Quickly My Babies Were Growing Until They Were Grown
I can go to the bathroom whenever I want to these days. I can also take a shower, hop into…
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Take the Picture, Mama—Your Older Self Will Thank You
I recently heard a young child when asked if he ever thinks about a particular adventure that happened when he…
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I Hope My Grown Kids Cherish Their Childhood Christmas Memories As Much As I Do
Tonight my husband and I started decorating for Christmas. It’s different now. We slowly put up the tree these days,…
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The Memories We Make With Grandparents Are Priceless
Now that I’m a grandmother, I spend a lot of time thinking about my own grandparents. That’s not to say…
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She Made Me Scrambled Eggs For Breakfast
I ate scrambled eggs for breakfast every morning for more months than I can count after my mom died. My…
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