Doughnut Day Memorial

Doughnut Day Memorial

Who doesn’t love doughnut? My dad called mom a doughnut magician. “No one can make ‘em like your ma,” he used to say after the first bite. So I guess it was fitting mom died on National Donut Day three years ago. Her loss devastated us all. Dad never recovered. His...
Ruby’s Story–Goodbye to a family gem

Ruby’s Story–Goodbye to a family gem

Six months ago, I euthanized my dog, Ruby. She was a beautiful black Labrador with dog bone cancer. Her pain was insufferable, yet I agonized over ending her life. The Vet said it was the kindest thing for a dogs in Ruby’s condition. But I kept asking myself,...
Kylie’s Story – Death of my Husband

Kylie’s Story – Death of my Husband

Every morning, I would kiss my husband, Terry, good-bye before heading to work. Our kiss was the cue for my two children, Maree and Jake, to collect their school lunches off the kitchen bench and race out to the car. But this particular morning, my kids were at home...