by Carolyn LackeyFeb 13, 20183 minThe Things We KeepI'm a hopelessly sentimental old fool. After losing my sister to cancer 20 years ago, I learned about sentimentality the hard way. The...
by Carolyn LackeyJan 26, 20183 minNot for YouI spent some time with Meems' BFF, Leonard, last week. As we were driving to his appointment with his eye doctor, he turned to me and...
by Carolyn LackeyJan 11, 20182 minAbsolute Very BestWhen the boys were little, not a day went by that one of them didn't say something funny. "I'll bet you don't even BELIEVE in the Statue...
by Carolyn LackeyJan 10, 20183 minBirthday GirlWhen we celebrated Christmas on June 25th, I was convinced that Meems had talked to God and was planning on taking a little trip to see...
by Carolyn LackeyDec 26, 20172 minMerry Christmas to One and AllLike clockwork, the Wedgewood South van pulled up in front of our house bright and early Christmas morning. After sliding open the back...
by Carolyn LackeyDec 20, 20173 minFive More SleepsMeems was asleep when I visited yesterday. As I quietly lowered the bedrail so that I could sit on the bed next to her, her eyes opened...
by Carolyn LackeyNov 17, 20172 minFind the FruitcakeThings Meems Said At 4-5 Minute Intervals During Lunch Yesterday And My Responses: "Have you met your new boss yet?" (I am unemployed,...
by Carolyn LackeyOct 24, 20171 minThe TalkThis will be a no frills, no edit quicky. But, I just had to tell you what Meems told me today. She was cuddled in her favorite fetal...
by Carolyn LackeySep 29, 20173 minDaydream BelieverPerhaps it's the gray morning peeking through my window. Maybe it's the rather somber "Peaceful Guitar" Spotify playlist that is...
by Carolyn LackeySep 18, 20174 minSweet, Sweet UnionOn the way to KFC after church yesterday, Alan and I had an interesting discussion with Meems' best friend, Leonard. He has given me...
by Carolyn LackeySep 11, 20174 minMountain MamaMy husband, Alan, and I took a sentimental journey last week. We traveled "back in time" to one of our favorite spots - Estes Park,...
by Carolyn LackeyAug 23, 20175 minA Giant Among MenIn June of 1969, a young, vulnerable, soon-to-be single mother and her two daughters (11 and 9) arrived in Waco, Texas, seeking safety...
by Carolyn LackeyAug 8, 20173 minBothYesterday when I went to see Meems, she was asleep in her wheelchair "visiting" with her BFF*. It was a "sleepy day." It was 1:30PM. ...
by Carolyn LackeyJul 26, 20174 minThe Man Who StandsMeems' BFF, Leonard told me a great story as I drove him home from church yesterday, and the conversation continued this morning when I...
by Carolyn LackeyJul 21, 20172 minThe Paint Ain't DryI have never been one to wait for paint to dry or roasts to rest. While other people are daintily arranging the food on their plates,...
Carolyn LackeyJul 17, 20173 minVisitationMeems had a very special visitor this weekend. Our friend, Laura Ard, flew down from DC to spend time with her. Laura lived next door...
Carolyn LackeyJun 27, 20173 minFuh-Lease-La-Dee-Da!On Sunday, I popped over to see Meems before church. She was parked in front of the TV in the common room of Aberdeen House. Her eyes...
Carolyn LackeyJun 24, 20172 minWe Need a Little ChristmasWe need a little Christmas right this very minute. A couple of weeks ago before the Grand Silence began, Meems was feeling unsettled...
Carolyn LackeyJun 21, 20171 minHey There, JodySomething surprising occurred last week. Meems lost Kelly. Kelly is no longer. Kelly - granddaughter, niece, and daughter of my sister,...
Carolyn LackeyJun 16, 20172 minWhat It Is IsAfter the outpouring to love from my blog and fb friends, I realized that I need to explain Meems' situation a bit further. What it is is...