Ah, it’s that time of year again. It’s back to school. It’s Childhood Cancer Awareness month. But more importantly for me, it’s TJ’s birthday month, and today is his 17th. A co-worker asked me yesterday, “How do you celebrate?” “It’s never quite the same,” I shared with her. “I got him a cake, which I do every year, and I…
Category: Birthdays
A Birthday Gift from the Other Side
I arrived in Dallas after finishing leg one of a trip from Philadelphia to Seattle. As I walked through the terminal I heard a violinist playing sweet music. He was center stage, entertaining weary and excited travelers alike. A glint color caught my eye from overhead and as I looked up I saw a huge circle of intertwined wires, lights,…
Happy Birthday to You
TJ’s birthday was 6 days ago. I thought I would get up that morning and write something. I guess I thought I “should”. I woke up early & posted birthday wishes to my angel on social media which proved harder than I anticipated. And then the day progressed with much love from family and friends. I never wrote another word…