He did Rise! Good morning! Happy Easter Sunday blog! I just want to share, the victory has already been won! Christ indeed, did conquer death, so that we can all have eternal life, everlasting. It humbles me beyond words that I could be loved that much. I never knew that kind of love, until “HE” …
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Being A Great- Grandmother
Good evening. Tuesday blog. Every Tuesday becomes a bigger blessing. The day set aside, no work, no appointments. Only my great grandson. Son of my first grandchild, a granddaughter. Before her work and after her work, I get some chatty time with her. I don’t care how old my grandkids are, always my babies. Every …
Bittersweet Memories…….I Am Keeping With Me
Good evening! Saturday night blog! It has been awhile. Believe it or not, sometimes I am at a loss for words, especially when emotion takes over! It’s called grief. Contrary to what some think and believe, even some who have been through it, think that time will remove grief completely. Why or how would that …
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Where Are The Rainbows……..?
Good day. Thursday blog. Rainbows are everywhere, if you are looking for them. I have so many Rainbows in my life, I would not be able to put them all in one spot. Rainbows don’t just happen. Gods design, raining and sun, produces such a colorful gift! A promise from God and a gift. I …
Through Grief…….Love Lives On
Good day! Thursday blog! I have not blogged since February 28th. I believe that is my longest period of time! I have been extremely tired. That is not something that I experience very often. I don’t like it when it happens. As soon as I sat down, my eyes wanted to close. I fell on …
What Is Your GPS?
Good evening. Sunday blog. I didn’t know the words. I just knew what it did. Global Positioning System! Sounds important! Big words, even bigger, what it can do. When we went to Myrtle Beach on the tail end of a hurricane, what a mess. GPS constantly rerouting us, in the dark. Scary! God took care …
Inspiration?
Good evening. A very short Wednesday blog. The nicer temperatures are bringing my morning walking, back in to play! My favorite time! I have four major doctors in my life that take care of four major things where my mind and body are concerned! All four have told me I am an inspiration to them! …
When Tomorrow Starts Without Me……..author…..David M. Romano
Good evening! Friday blog! I have been so tired, every night. I get plenty of sleep. My day does start very early, wether I walk or work that day! When my eyes open, I am up. My days are full, wether it’s family, working or working out! This poem is beautiful and true. I might …
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What’s In A Valentine Anyway?
Good morning! Tuesday blog! I am two days late with this one! This is not complaining, this is observation. Who doesn’t love Valentines Day. It has always been my favorite. I love red hearts. My favorite color, my favorite shape.❤️When I had my first born, the Dr. said February. I prayed, please let it be …
Solid Gold Memories
Good evening. Wednesday blog. My Denny was a solid gold oldie, before he was old enough to be one. He definitely was old school in many areas. He just did not see any reason to change and move forward! Some things worth it, many things not. Oldie, Doo Wop, old country music. He had a …
Keep Looking For Positiveity
Good morning. Monday blog. In a world when it seems everyone and everything has gone mad! Did anyone ever think, for a moment, that we would have to social distance from our closest of family members! I think back to when it started, last spring. I thought all of our holidays and special occasions would …
Anniversaries Without You
Good evening. Thursday blog! My second anniversary without my Denny!! Would of been 44 years, since yesterday, I broke down a few times! Like little waves washing over me. Dry my eyes and carry on. I did work today, that was helpful! At the moment, I am fine! My grief is changing, crying is softer, …
When Jesus Came
Good evening. Sunday blog. Most of you know by now, I lost my Denny one year ago to Parkinson’s and Dementia. Two years or more ago I started writing poetry and blogging as a form of therapy for myself. I wrote this poem two months after he passed away! I would like to share it …
Celebrate Recovery
Good evening. Thursday blog! I was talking to my granddaughter today, I have been so wrapped up in thinking about Denny and his death anniversary date that I forgot all about my own special anniversary. January 3rd, 2016, I was one year clean, this past January 3rd, 2021, I am six years clean from gambling …
Memories of Denny and Marilyn 40th Ruby Anniversary
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Memories of Denny and Marilyn 40th Ruby Anniversary
FB Memories From January 27, 2020
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FB Memories From January 27, 2020
Good evening. Wednesday blog. I was not going to write tonight. Facebook, as you know, always shows your memories from years past. My story tonight will be what transpired throughout the day of January 27th, 2020. Good night. God bless. ❤️🤗🙏🏻🤗❤️
Journey To Heaven…………….Complete
Good evening. Tuesday January 26, 2020 and Wednesday January 27, 2020 blog! I cannot stop saying it. One whole year. I did not think it even possible. Yet, here we are. 2:00am January 25th to 4:10pm January 27th. Roughly 60 hours of suffering all the way around. Longest 3 days ever! Having your ear on …
Journey To Heaven Continued………….
Good evening. Monday’s blog. Denny passed on the 27th of January 2020. Toss in Leap Year. The number anniversary is Wednesday. His passing on a Monday is 52 weeks today. I cannot even wrap my mind around that. If you are friends with our daughter, she has been posting beautiful, memory pictures of her dad! …
When Your Journey To Heaven Started
Good evening. Sunday blog. Friday morning, January 24th, 2020, Denny woke up with a fever. Today’s FB memory, asking for prayer. The nurse came, started antibiotics. He had pneumonia again. I don’t think it ever left him. He did not look good. I was afraid for us to go to sleep that night. There was …
When You Fall In Love With Their Heart
Good evening. Friday blog! What draws people to one another? My Denny met me with a traffic ticket. I ran into the back of a car. I changed jobs and he found me working at Dunkin Donuts! I thought he was to old, he thought I was just right. It did not take us long …
Friendships Along Life’s Path
Good evening. Wednesday blog. How am I blessed, let me count the blessings, one by one. Living in the country, many of our friendships were cousins or close neighbors with children you went to school with us. Funny how those bonds remain. I count my cousins like siblings and friends! Children make friends or shy …
Just Breathe
Let me apologize first, this is lengthy. Denny is worth the read! Good morning. Monday blog. I have posted so much in almost 2 years, about Denny, our family and our journey through Parkinson’s and it’s many levels of change into Denny’s life and ours. Like an intruder in the middle of the night. Taking …
January………….Happy and Sad
Good evening. Friday blog! I am sorry, just have not been in a writing mood. With working again, I am tired early. With walking, it’s a good balance. Four family Birthdays in January. Now with little Rosco, five family members have passed in January, even though little Rosco was a doggie, he was family. So …
Give Thanks…………In Every Situation
Good evening! Thursday blog. Short and the truth! Give thanks always, no matter what the circumstance! God knows! You do not need to tell God what to do. Do all with a grateful heart. Do not forget, God is the way maker! Trust in Him! Good night. God bless!❤️🤗🙏🏻🤗❤️
Overwhelming Memories Of Love
Good evening. Sunday blog! Here we are, another week down. Tomorrow, 50 weeks in heaven. Two more and that dreaded one year anniversary. I still cannot conceive one week, let alone one year. Fastest, yet, the slowest! So many emotions, all over the place. Just facing this one day. Like I said, our grandsons 16th …
Working Hard Brings Blessings
Good evening. Friday blog. I have loved cleaning houses for a long time! I consider it satisfying work, that I can look at when I am done and be happy that I did something for the families I clean for! I am in better shape and health than ever before when I was younger. Any …
Sadness Still Comes Creeping
Good evening. Thursday blog. It’s been a few days. I can finally say, I actually have days that I don’t cry. When it first happened and I realized it, I felt guilty, like I did something wrong. I know that is not true! I was called from a childhood friend, that I have known for …
Oh The Possibilities……. Are Endless
Good evening. Monday blog. No resolutions here! That’s the past! I take one day at a time. I plan ahead on paper. I like a visual guide. Crossing off each thing as it comes and goes. Each day has enough problems without running ahead of yourself! You cannot conquer tomorrow when today is still here! …
Happy New Years Eve!🎼❤️🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉🍾🥂🍾🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉❤️🎼
Good evening. Thursday blog. No, I am not going to make it till midnight! Denny and I were not big on going out on New Year’s Eve. So, I would fix us a little buffet in the kitchen and we would nibble throughout the evening. At midnight Sparkling Grape Juice, watch the ball and bed! …
How I Miss You…… Let Me Count The Ways
Good morning. Wednesday blog. As January is coming quickly, thoughts of this past year are ever present in my mind! I can’t turn it off. To think of not seeing you for a whole year, seems impossible. Yet, here we are. Waking up everyday for 42 years, next to your spouse, opening your eyes and …
48 Weeks In Heaven
Good evening. Monday blog. Sharing today’s post tribute to how many weeks it’s been. Good night. God bless.❤️🤗🙏🏻🤗❤️
As We Approach That Anniversary……..You Leaving…….Denny Wayne Reed 06/03/1943—01/27/2020
Good evening. Sunday blog. With every passing day, every first holiday and special days, we know January is coming. When you left. Just 4 weeks away! When it came time last January, to make the plans! Our youngest daughter said, I am going to speak at Dads funeral. At first, I thought, oh my, how …
Love Remains
Good evening. Saturday blog. I wrote this poem after Denny passed away. Writing helps me release a lot of emotions. Oh my Denny, love of my life, I couldn’t wait to be your wife. A lot happened in 42 years, now, everyday, I think of you with tears. Tears for the past, that can never …
I Made It Through….. Still Breathing
Good evening. Friday, Christmas Day blog. Short and sweet. I spent Christmas Eve with my son and family. Today, mom, my cousin Bobby and I had dinner. Then went to my daughters and family. As much as I miss the big family gatherings with Denny and everyone, it was very nice spending time quality time …
It’s Almost Here….. Christmas Without You
Good evening. Wednesday blog. I still cannot wrap my mind around this whole year without you. Will forever remember 45 Christmases with you. All of the shopping that you let me do for our four kids. We never went without, because of all of your hard work. Presents and holiday food with family over the …
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Happy Heavenly Birthday To Me
Good evening. Monday blog. Today, 40 years ago, I accepted Jesus as my personal Savior. 40 years ago we went tree shopping. There was not a tree in any location in this city or around. Obviously we waited to long! We went back for evening church. I was sick about a tree. So we’re the …
Go With The Flow…..Leaning On God
Good evening. Sunday blog. This month has truly turned out some surprises. Actually, the last couple of months. COVID-19 in October, faced Thanksgiving without Denny for the first time. Then, emergency surgery. God, I am listening. All of our special days for 45 years, alone now. Guess what? I’m still breathing, I can breathe. I …
46 Weeks In Heaven
Good evening. Monday blog. Having emergency surgery thrown in the Christmas mix, can really throw things off kilter. I had no shopping done, my cards were not made out, then cookies. I know these things are material and my health is more important. I really believe Gods protecting arms are around me. Look at this …
Taking Life As It Comes
Good evening. Friday blog. I am home from the hospital. In my own bed! I don’t like this phrase, nothing like insult to injury! Last December and January, we knew and had to accept that our world, as we knew it with Denny was coming to an end. Then COVID-19 is still trying to suck …
You Never Know
Good evening. Thursday blog. Getting in under the midnight hour. After a couple of days off. Last evening at 9:30 pm, I said, a snack sounds good. Wrong! I was in so much pain after, it did subside for a bit, I took my meds and slept all night! I walked 4 miles and got …
The Weeks Keep Ticking
Good evening. Sunday and Monday blog. 45 weeks today in heaven. He is loved and missed continually. It never goes away. I have to be very careful, certain music and thoughts can destroy me quickly. Sometimes I let my guard down, not good. I call my daughter for a pep talk! I already know the …
Another Joyful Day
Good evening. Saturday blog.What a blessing today was! Our little mans Birthday Party, small scale. I cannot say enough times how much I love him. Just some family time today was like medicine! Look for the silver lining everyday. God is good. God is here. Do not let negativity take you down. God is near, …
Blessings
Good evening. Friday blog. So the past three nights, I took a birthday break! Good night. God bless.❤️🤗🙏🏻🤗❤️
You’ll Never Walk Alone
Good evening. Saturday and Sunday blog! 44 weeks in heaven tomorrow. I love this song! It is not about God. Lyrics at the end. We who know God personally, know this title, personally. Wether I am smiling, laughing or still crying for whatever reason. I know I am not alone. I do not walk alone. …
This The Season….. So They Say
Good evening. Friday blog. I have never been out shopping on Black Friday. By choice! My cousin called and asked me to go with her. Did not even think of what day it was. I have 2 words, crazy madhouse! I am not one to stay in an aisle, because of non movement. It is …
At The End Of The Day….. Still Thankful
Good evening. Thursday blog. At the end of this day, I am very tired. Two days of cooking and baking. My cousin, sister, brother in law, mom and I. Great day of laughter. I cracked once and recovered. God was so good to me these past days. Giving me extra strength. Now I can’t keep …
Happy Thanksgiving Eve
Good evening. Wednesday blog. Some days I smile more, other days I cry more! It’s a balancing act! After baking and cooking, very small scale. I delivered cookies to the homes I clean. I really appreciate their trust in me. Who doesn’t love cookies! I went to the lights last night. Brought back lots of …
That Empty Chair……Again
Good evening. Monday blog. 43 weeks you have been gone. We all miss you so much. Each of us in our own way. I had one full day without tears. Facing holidays without your spouse for the first time is rough. Now the kids are all having their own. I will say again, God has …
Marilyn’s Heart 