Mothers Day. The holiday was created by Anna Jarvis in 1908 and she promoted it, until 1914 when Woodrow Wilson made it a National Holiday. By the time she died in 1948, the holiday had been so commercialized, she wished she hadn't founded it. I became a Mom at age 24, in 1974. I grew … Continue reading On Being a Mom
Month: May 2012
The End Of An Era
We are nearing the two year mark of Sam's cancer diagnosis. It has taken a serious toll on both of us, most of all Sam of course. As I've stated many times before, he has a positive attitude that I am sure helps keep him going. It is an attitude of gratitude. We were talking … Continue reading The End Of An Era