November 22 in 2007 was Thanksgiving day. It was also the day I gave birth to my precious, angel, stillborn son Matthew. It was a long and sorrowful labor lasting about eighteen hours in total. He was the tiniest baby I’d ever seen, and also the most perfect. I treasure the few hours I had… Read More
On a blustery afternoon at the end of last month, John celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation. It was a beautiful and memorable mass, celebrated by our parish priest and Archbishop Hartmayer. Having a pew overflowing with John’s loved ones, particularly after the last eighteen months, was a feeling I will carry with me for a… Read More
Like most Georgians, we were tuned in to the Braves every night for days as they made their way to win the World Series! I still remember what an incredible time it was to live in Atlanta back in 1995 for the last time. My baseball loving Whit was dying to go to the parade… Read More
It’s cliche, but time does fly. Many of you started reading this blog eleven years ago when John was just four years old! This past weekend, he attended his first high school Homecoming weekend as a sophomore. Be still my heart…. Honey was at basketball with Whit, so I was thrilled to bring Sister with… Read More
We got the biggest treat last week when bestie Ron of The Uptown Acorn came to the ATL for part two of his “hurrication”. They evacuated from Louisiana ahead of Ina. Once they got word that their home was safe and did not suffer significant damage, their evacuation became a hurrication. We spent a whole… Read More
On this day when we celebrate the American worker, it was fitting that my cousin took the first step of his career. Riley joined the United States Army and left for basic training today. I am just overcome with emotion and pride for his selfless and brave decision to serve our country. I’ve admired his… Read More
It’s Daddy-O’s birthday today and I’m sending well wishes from afar!! I so wish that we were spending the day with him doing one of his favorite things…. floating in the pool, riding hands up on a roller coaster, napping in the recliner (oh, what I wouldn’t give for a nap), dining on takeout from… Read More