I would say my mom was a hybrid of an optimist and a realist. One thing that she did better than anyone else: she got s#%* done. When she was diagnosed with terminal cancer in November 2014, she set out to take care of everything she wanted to have done before she left this world. I flew back to Colorado for Christmas and sitting around my sister’s dining room table she started talking about the details. She wanted to let me know she had set a few special items aside for my sister, myself and … Read More
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My happy, hearty, heart-healthy breakfast
I love breakfast but recently I have been eating the same thing; fried egg and whole wheat English muffin with a little butter and organic jam. It’s not a terrible breakfast but I felt like I needed a healthier option. After doing some research, I decided on egg and avocado on wasa crispbread. This breakfast […]
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My 2016 Journey Starts today
Happy New Year! There’s no other way to say it, 2015 was crazy and not my favorite year. Losing my mom was incredibly difficult and I am excited to start 2016 with a new project. This all started this last summer when one of my dear friends wrote a facebook post about this book: In […]
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Missing mom
Mom took her last breath one year ago today. Her family was gathered all around for her comfort and each others’. We mostly just waited. We knew it was coming. The end was peaceful and quiet and sad. One year before that day we weren’t even aware that she was sick. She was and we […]
A love letter to Margie, one year later
It’s been one year since I lost the most important person in my life. 365 days since I felt your arms around me and heard your sweet, vibrant voice. You carried me for 9 months, lived with me for 18 years, took care for me for longer than you probably should have and made me […]
My happy, hearty, heart-healthy breakfast
I love breakfast but recently I have been eating the same thing; fried egg and whole wheat English muffin with a little butter and organic jam. It’s not a terrible breakfast but I felt like I needed a healthier option. After doing some research, I decided on egg and avocado on wasa crispbread. This breakfast […]
10 Things to do for Mother’s Day if Your Mom is Gone.
Every single Mother’s Day for the last 35 years have all had 1 thing in common for me; I was able to talk to my mom and wish her a happy Mother’s Day. This year will be different, my first without her. I have been in a really optimistic mood lately but everyone tells me […]
Why I’m lucky my mom was diagnosed as terminally ill
I realize that I am incredibly lucky that my mom was diagnosed with a terminal illness. I am sure that sounds funny to the ear but it’s true. I didn’t say I’m lucky that my mom got terminally ill or that she died due to a terminal illness. I am profoundly fortunate that I was […]
The B.E.L.T.~the ultimate morning sandwich
Sometimes I eat healthy, sometimes I treat myself. This sandwich would be one of those treats. I remember my mom making this sandwich and putting a plateful of these savory little beauties on the table. Within minutes the plate was void of all but a measly crumb or two. I used to make these […]
My 2016 Journey Starts today
Happy New Year! There’s no other way to say it, 2015 was crazy and not my favorite year. Losing my mom was incredibly difficult and I am excited to start 2016 with a new project. This all started this last summer when one of my dear friends wrote a facebook post about this book: In […]
Resources for dealing with grief
Grief is a deeply personal emotion, there are many resources available. Below is a list of articles and websites I have found helpful. Please feel free to add resources that have helped you: Dealing with a family member who is terminally ill What to Expect When Your Parent is Dying ~The Globe and Mail Dealing […]
Margie Kahat
My mom was truly an amazing woman, she was my best friend and I have been heartbroken since she passed away this summer. Her sense of adventure was the thing I loved most about her, she was always coming up with new ideas for hobbies, trips, crafts, recipes, etc. She was creative and effervescent and […]
My Mom’s Most Favourite Pearl…
My mom loved this little pearl of wisdom and I try to apply this every single day. Words cannot express how much I miss her now that she is gone. As strange as it sounds, one of the times that I find most difficult is when something really great happens. There was the time that […]