Lauren Flake - Grief & Texas
Today, I’m celebrating 60 years of my late mother Dixie. I had a pleasant surprise in my inbox this morning. It was an email from BlogHer, explaining that they were featuring my recent post, “Dear Mom: You Were My First Blessing,” on their website and social media accounts today. I’m not sure if the ladies […]
I have received several requests for the playlist of country gospel funeral songs from my mother’s services. Music played an important role in my journey through my mother’s illness. It helped me maintain my connection to my mother while she was still alive and also helped me to say goodbye and honor her memory when […]
I didn’t know I would say goodbye to my mother eight days after I wrote Keep Me In Your Heart: A Father’s Day Wish. She finally found peace after Alzheimer’s disease. My mother found peace after Alzheimer’s disease The five days leading up to my mother’s death were physically and emotionally trying. I hated watching […]
In a 2008 television interview with my parents about my mother’s early-onset Alzheimer’s diagnosis, I told the reporter, “it’s like we’re losing her in slow motion.” Lately, it seems like I have been surrounded by loss. Several friends have recently lost parents after long battles with cancer, and, of course, most recently, friends from church […]
Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup This recipe is so easy and delicious and perfect for cooler weather! Ingredients 4-6 frozen boneless, skinless chicken breasts1 carton chicken broth1 package frozen corn1 can diced tomatoes1 can diced green chiles(You can also use Rotel or similar instead of tomatoes and chiles.)1 tbsp. cumin1 tbsp. chili powder3 garlic cloves, […]