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Remembering Pops

It’s been 4 years since dad’s been gone. Not gone gone, just physically gone, because every morning I smell his cigarette smoke by the east window of our bedroom before I head downstairs. I’ve asked him to say hi to me with his smell of old spice instead, but that hasn’t happened. Then again, heContinue reading “Remembering Pops”

Tips for Dementia Cargiving

I can’t believe Papa’s been gone for almost 6 months now. Most of the time I don’t feel as if he’s really gone, it’s more like he’s just with me in a different way. The unconditional love he gave me knows no death, and I feel his spirit all the time. I often think backContinue reading “Tips for Dementia Cargiving”

Ugh Is An Understatement

Not even two days after pops had passed away; Mitch was sick as a dog, body aches, fever and just miserable. I felt for him and I tried my best to give him attention and care, but honestly I was in a such a daze of my own I wasn’t much help. I was takingContinue reading “Ugh Is An Understatement”

Until We Meet Again

Papa went to be with the Lord on March 31, 2017 at 6:04 p.m. He was at home with us, just as he would’ve wanted it. Pneumonia had its hold and wouldn’t let go, but a stroke on Wednesday March 29th, helped him get to heaven a little sooner. The man who was always upContinue reading “Until We Meet Again”