Perspective is everything. I remember Memorial Days from days gone by, both as a kid and with my children. Parades, events, beach days, a long weekend. On the edges of my mind I was fully aware of what the holiday was truly meant for, to remember all of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. May 15 isn't far away from Memorial Day, it is Police Memorial Day, rollcalls are read, friends remembered, wreaths laid. I created the Honor Guard and memorial for my department, and attended every…

So I got a call from my son today, it was wonderful to hear his voice. The beautiful thing is that he managed to call on the day his sister graduated from College! How wonderful was it that the two of them got to speak. As I am sitting here and writing this I am thinking of all of the change that has come to pass in our life over the last two years. His graduation from college, hers, his entry into the Navy, her engagement and upcoming wedding (maybe his:)), BOTH of them moving to other…

What a precious gift the sound of a voice can be. The sound of their breathing when they slept as a baby, their first words, their voice when we thought they were lost in a crowd, the "I'm home!" when you have waited up for them to come home, "I love you" ANYTIME! And the call home from bootcamp, especially on Mothers Day. You can keep the brunch, flowers, candy - the phone call is tops! (not that we don't love the other things too :))

Old recordings of our loved ones can trigger such…

I asked myself this question this morning. I am working on Sunday so not much celebration time but I think I want to focus not on me, brunch and gifts but do something that celebrates the "maternal" in me. I'm going to plant sunflowers and garden. I'll see them all summer and remember this time. Maybe a special blue and white garden. I'll tend it and think of my son. What are you doing, please share some ideas. It might be the first Mothers Day apart from your child, been there done that.…

So Good Morning all, not sure what part of the country you are in but it is finally SPRING!!! in New England. I have seen bumble bees and my hummingbird is back! Happy upcoming Mothers Day to everyone. Just wanted to post some positive thoughts, heading out for my bootcamp workout. For some it is just a power walk, for others a run, bike or even Crossfit! Whatever it is go out and do something positive for yourself today, we see our loved ones in about 7 weeks and we want to be the…

So I have never blogged before but thought I would start....trying to figure out ways to connect with my son who is at RTC. When I say connect I don't mean literally, I mean when he can't write. So I have taken on my own style "bootcamp". I run, bike, do pushups (YES!!! modified), sit up (every inch off the ground is a plus) anything physical everyday. This is when I connect with my son. I mentally send him positive thoughts, tons of love and as I have written I invoke whatever higher entity…