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family, mom, reflection

Two Years

May 4, 2019June 11, 2019 Tamara

Two years. Each day this week I have glanced at the calendar, the bright days of April quickly transforming into May. I didn't want to turn the page to a new month; I wanted to freeze April for just a little bit longer, just as I had two years ago. Just a little more time.… Continue reading Two Years

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education, family, mom, reflection

The Gaming Child

February 10, 2019February 10, 2019 Tamara

He received the game as a Christmas gift. With the other surprises of the day, he didn't open the game right away, but when he did, he was hooked. He sat for hours in his gaming chair, eyes glued to the screen, as he manipulated the controller in his hand to make the character move… Continue reading The Gaming Child

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education, family, mom, reflection, writing

For the Love of Reading

October 12, 2018October 13, 2018 Tamara

"What kind of books do you like to read?" I have to laugh when I hear someone ask this question, especially to children. Many will answer with a series or author name; a few will respond with a genre. Some will stare blankly with a shrug of their shoulders indicating disinterest in the question altogether.… Continue reading For the Love of Reading

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family, grief, mom, reflection

On The Day My Mother Died

May 5, 2018August 12, 2018 Tamara

Today is the day my mother died. The date has loomed on the calendar like the storm clouds of an impending storm, much like they did last year. The only difference between this year and last is knowing when the rain would fall and hearts would be shattered. Several times in this year of mourning,… Continue reading On The Day My Mother Died

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grief, mom, reflection

11 Months

April 5, 2018August 12, 2018 Tamara

  Today marks 11 months since I sat on my mom's bedside, held her hand, and watched helplessly as she took her last breath. 11 months since eyes that sparkle, 11 months since squeals of delight; 11 months of silent stillness, 11 months to write. This time last year was the beginning of the end.… Continue reading 11 Months

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kindness, mom

RAK Week 2018 – The Gift

February 11, 2018August 12, 2018 Tamara

Today is the start of Random Act of Kindness week in the US! I'm so excited!! Promoted by the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation, based out of Denver, Colorado, this is a week-long celebration of kindness ending on National Random Acts of Kindness Day (February 17). The week spans over Valentine's Day which is a… Continue reading RAK Week 2018 – The Gift

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family, kindness, mom

First Birthday in Heaven

January 18, 2018August 12, 2018 Tamara

Today is my mom's birthday. In my memory, she is frozen in time. Vibrant. Laughing. Joyful. Alive. In my first motherless birthday post from September, I described some of the birthday memories my mom and I shared over the years. One of my favorites was from her 60th birthday where I surprised her with a birthday brunch… Continue reading First Birthday in Heaven

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family, grief, mom

My First Motherless Birthday

September 30, 2017August 12, 2018 Tamara

Today is my first motherless birthday. The weight of those words has been lingering in the shadows, creeping up on me as the calendar page flips from August to September and the chill of fall permeates darkened nights. I've been pretty good at evading the thought as life returns to its natural state of busy:… Continue reading My First Motherless Birthday

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Four Months

September 4, 2017August 12, 2018 Tamara

Today marks four months on the calendar. Four months of silence.   Four months of "after."   Four months of missing my mom.   I'm reminded of her often, especially when I notice something unexpected. Since she passed away in May, I have become more attuned to those moments, pausing to soak them in and… Continue reading Four Months

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education, mom

College Bound

August 22, 2017August 12, 2018 Tamara

The car was packed so tightly even a sardine would feel cramped. From floor to ceiling there were boxes. Labeled trash bags. Plastic crates and zip ties. One tennis racket, eight pair of shoes and a newly purchased umbrella for the rainy days to come. Towels. Pillows. Blankets. Backpack. And one little girl heading off… Continue reading College Bound

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