My father served his country for 30+ years in the U.S. Navy.  I remember as a child that he would be gone for what seemed like months at a time.  In all honesty, he was gone for most of my childhood and youth.  Of course, as I learned as I got older, this was partly … read more

“I can’t do this anymore,” she said. “What do you mean,” I replied. “Talk to you.  It has to stop,” was her explanation. “Oh,” was all I could choke out. This was the last conversation I had with my mother.  It was following a lovely visit where we talked and laughed and shared pictures.  Of … read more