“My mom was the epitome of unconditional love. Her love was simple and I think that’s what made it so easy. It was always the same toward me, no matter how she was feeling or what happened that day…”

“…This was my son’s favorite song. It gave us an opportunity to talk about the meaning of a blessing and that led us to talk about the importance of wishing blessings for others whether they were friend or foe.”

“My patient felt a lifelong dream had been met and I felt I had literally accomplished the impossible…”

“Is he in space?”, my 3 year old son asked. “Ummmm, yes. He is.”, I replied…

“…I also now know that loss is inevitable.  How we cope is up to us.”

“The best thing I have learned to do…is carry her love out into the world…”

My mother’s last Valentine’s Day I knew would be her last. I bought her a balloon in the shape of a heart. She was so happy about this balloon. Happier, in fact, than I thought the average person would be…