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My Special Angel, Lee Brodt

The following story was one of my favorites to write. It’s a story, that will take you on a journey, opening a window to my early years, as a child, who was loved deeply by her mother. Then, with the twists and turns that life brings, has her dream come true of having her veryContinue reading “My Special Angel, Lee Brodt”

MY DEAR ETHEL

I need to start at the beginning, creating a picture of a cat still touching the hearts of those she allows into her circle. It all started a little over sixteen years ago, a few months after I put my beloved dog, Sammy down. Needless to say, my heart was broken, and I was lookingContinue reading “MY DEAR ETHEL”

Yes, I Am A Pollyanna!

This is a story about me. It is a story that I have lived with for as far back as I can remember. When I was growing up, we did not have a lot of money. But, we did have a lot of love in our family. I grew up with a wonderful man who becameContinue reading “Yes, I Am A Pollyanna!”

My Special Angel, Lee Brodt

I was born in 1948 to a beautiful young woman named, Roberta Lorraine Transue. My biological father wanted to marry Mom but it was not meant to be. During that era, having a baby out-of-wedlock was far from acceptable. Although Mom knew the road ahead would be hard, she was not afraid. Mom worked hardContinue reading “My Special Angel, Lee Brodt”

Happy Birthday To Our Angel

Mom loved life, in fact, she loved it so much, I never knew what was coming out of her beautiful mouth. This story is about a wonderful woman, who now lives in heaven and is celebrating her 89th birthday on this June 8th. This is not a sad story. On the contrary, It isContinue reading “Happy Birthday To Our Angel”

Walking with My Shadow

Three weeks ago, my husband and I decided to take a walk after dinner. Since I am recuperating from a bad fall, we decided to take a short walk around a nearby track. The sun was beautiful that evening. It felt warm on my face, as I walked into the sun and warm on myContinue reading “Walking with My Shadow”

A Piece of My Heart

Dear Readers, Today’s blog is not about animals, my teapot, or the Amish. It is about a broken heart, tears, love, struggling, and Mom. It is about a few journal entries written from my heart one month after Mom’s death. It is my hope that my words will help those who have lost a loved one, or maybe struggling withContinue reading “A Piece of My Heart”