Tag Archives: family

Letting Go

Posted on December 31, 2013 by whatwereyathinkin

I know that to the casual observer seeing this picture above they must think, ” What a sweet man!” They would have no idea of how true a statement they have made. What they would not, or could not, know … Continue reading →

Posted in end of life care giving | Tagged death, dying, family, hospice, letting go, Parkinson's | 8 Comments

Giving Thanks

Posted on November 12, 2013 by whatwereyathinkin

The season is upon us. It is hard to believe that we will soon be closing out this year. A year that has, on the surface, brought death, pain, and grief. A year that I will be glad to see … Continue reading →

Posted in death and dying, end of life care giving, family, life, religion | Tagged death, family, father, holidays, mothers, Parkinson's, t, Thanksgiviing | 14 Comments

Standing At The Altar

Posted on October 26, 2013 by whatwereyathinkin

Yesterday my two sisters drove up from Macon to visit me in Blairsville. A round trip of 500 miles just to spend a night and a day with me in the mountains. We sat around last night reminiscing over the … Continue reading →

Posted in end of life care giving, life | Tagged care givers, care giving, church, death, family, father, heaven, mountains, Parkinson's Disease | 25 Comments

Just Like You

Posted on May 16, 2013 by whatwereyathinkin

It is so easy to lose ourselves within ourselves. It is so easy to confuse being abandoned with being alone. It is so easy to think we stand alone. And it is so easy to think ” I can fix … Continue reading →

Posted in life, music, religion | Tagged angels, depression, family, friends, loss | 15 Comments

Matriarch

Posted on May 9, 2013 by whatwereyathinkin

The word alone brings so many faces to my mind. With this Mothers Day approaching I have been reflecting on the matriarchs that have been present and influential in my life. There have been my grandmothers which I probably hold … Continue reading →

Posted in family, life | Tagged family, matriarch, mothers, mothers day | 23 Comments

The Trip

Posted on April 29, 2013 by whatwereyathinkin

I am truly blessed. I know that to be true in so many different ways. To be able to spend the time that I did with my son was a priceless event. Amazingly all my fears about the trip were … Continue reading →

Posted in end of life care giving | Tagged California, family, Travel | 10 Comments

Well Rounded

Posted on April 8, 2013 by whatwereyathinkin

No. This is not another post about my girth. This is a post about diversity in family. My extended family is something to behold and I mean that in the best way possible. Let me start with my parents. My … Continue reading →

Posted in family, life, music | Tagged diversity, family, father, memory, mothers, mountains, music, parents | 32 Comments

All In The Family

Posted on April 2, 2013 by whatwereyathinkin

It has been brought to my attention that I have neglected to shine the light onto some of the darker aspects of family. I’m speaking, obviously of in laws. I am sure everyone has their own horror stories about rude … Continue reading →

Posted in humor, life | Tagged family, in laws | 19 Comments

Rock And Roll Jesus

Posted on March 23, 2013 by whatwereyathinkin

The last post I put up had Gregg Allman singing Will The Circle Be Unbroken. That’s right , one of the most notorious drug addicts known in the music industry singing , and singing it well I might add , … Continue reading →

Posted in music, religion | Tagged family, music, prayer, religion | 17 Comments

Date Night

Posted on March 1, 2013 by whatwereyathinkin

Yesterday was a good day. I had some reservations as to what to expect because I had been awake most of the night before. We , being my mother and myself , have been in a bit of a funk … Continue reading →

Posted in life | Tagged date, family, father, mother, parents | 21 Comments