This is What I Know, October 10, 2017

This is what I know. It was a beautiful October morning. The trees and sky at the cemetery were glorious. When we as a family met to place Mom's ashes next to Dad at his grave it was very difficult for me.It is still difficult now. Rest in peace with Dad now Mom.

This Is What I Know, October 9,2017

Today I know I need to mend my life. The Journey One day you finally knew what you had to do, and began, though the voices around you kept shouting their bad advice -- though the whole house began to tremble and you felt the old tug at your ankles. "Mend my life!" each voice cried. But you didn't stop. You knew what you had to do, though the wind pried with its stiff fingers at the very foundations, though their melancholy was terrible. It was already late enough, and a wild night, and the road full of fallen branches and stones. But little by little, as you left their voice behind, the stars began to burn through the sheets of clouds, and there was a new voice which you slowly recognized as your own, that kept you company as you strode deeper and deeper into the world, determined to do the only thing you could do -- determined to save the only life that you could save. Mary Oliver

This Is What I Know, October 8,2017

Today I know the importance of rest. After relishing a day of laying around, sitting in front of the fire, enjoying silence and solitude I did take time to do a photo drive and walk to embrace the beauty of autumn.

This Is What I Know, October 7, 2017

I know that when I surround myself with family and friends, many that I have known for most of my life, it helps with the pain and grief from the loss of my mother. It reminds me how important it is to cultivate relationships with friends and family. It doesn't just magically happen. It is well worth the time and effort.

This Is What I Know, October 6,2017

I know that our thoughtful conversations, careful planning, bouncing of ideas, sharing of memories, and focusing on the good life of my mother Mary Woolum made the celebration of life today just exactly how we wanted it to be. My siblings and other family members are amazing people and I love them all very much.

This is What I Know: October 5,2017

As I prepare to celebrate my mother's life tomorrow at her memorial service, this is what I know. My mother will always be the most important person in my life.