Category Archives: siblings

Healing

Posted on April 8, 2015 by sweetmelissa1954

everyone tells me to be brave…..think happy thoughts… I’m just trying to get through the minutes of the day… It has been 2 months since dad died…..everyone wants plans for the future… I’m just happy to take a walk and … Continue reading →

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Rambling Rose

Posted on November 28, 2014 by sweetmelissa1954

I’m suppose to be thankful during the holidays….well,I am….I’m also frustrated with the absurdity of my life right now. I’m grateful I have an amazing family….I have 2 siblings…..I’m not so grateful they’ve disappeared during this hiatus in my life. … Continue reading →

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DD or Starbuck’s

Posted on October 14, 2014 by sweetmelissa1954

time for a break… not going to happen… sweetmelissa is going to visit… here today, gone tomorrow… no one really cares…. waiting for the winter air to rush on in…. hope the cold air will erase the past… too many … Continue reading →

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Parents and Peace

Posted on August 21, 2014 by sweetmelissa1954

I’ve been absent from my posts as it keeps getting harder and harder…. there is so much I want to say and, yet, I can’t say anything… my parents are aging and I don’t know how to deal with it… … Continue reading →

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Hershey Kisses solve my problems?

Posted on July 29, 2014 by sweetmelissa1954

I’m happy…i ate three Hershey kisses! they made me feel guilty, happy and wanting more! I was good….I stopped at three… I ate them as I was frustrated….. what better reason to eat candy? Frustration,… next time I’ll just eat … Continue reading →

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Sweet Melissa

Posted on April 8, 2014 by sweetmelissa1954

it wasn’t just another day…..sweet Melissa left and I’m lost once again…. I’ll continue to help, however, remain scared with the vulnerability of the folks…. it is almost comical as I wallow in fear and watch the innocence of Andy … Continue reading →

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Caregiving and Jeopardy

Posted on March 26, 2014 by sweetmelissa1954

caregiving is the loneliest job in the world….. I try to find laughter along the way… everyone thinks they know…..they don’t…. just don’t try and lose weight along the way….don’t think you’ll find time to get your roots done…. get … Continue reading →

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Friends on St. Patrick’s Day

Posted on March 15, 2014 by sweetmelissa1954

People are gathering in town for St. Patty’s Day Parade….another year of floats, marching bands and pride…..I’m learning to take the annual tradition in stride… The clouds are billowing….it is cold and windy…yet, Spring should be right around the corner? … Continue reading →

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Cupcake Heaven

Posted on February 25, 2014 by sweetmelissa1954

went to the cafe this morning…. tried to work….i let myself daze as i watched people eat jelly doughnuts…. such madness in food….. my soul says eat a cupcake….my mind says that is a five mile walk…the mind wins…

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Sweet Melissa

Posted on February 15, 2014 by sweetmelissa1954

sweet Melissa is here….she is real and my breath…. sweet Melissa is an angel…she she brings the past, the present and the future and makes it all real…. sweet Melissa makes decisions…she smiles….she laughs…..she is loved… she is beautiful with … Continue reading →

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