My life continues to revolve alot around the legacy of my son Marc. I’ve chalked up observations this past year and a half on dealing with life after death of a child who still means so much to me. I’ve really had to be keenly watchful for healing insights on my journey. One of my…
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A Mom Mourning & Celebrating Her Son D’Andre
Sometimes on my journey with Marc’s legacy I get blessed by people out of my sphere of regular life. I just discovered a sister with a keen insight into what I’m dealing with re: Marc. Keonna Jackson lost her only son D’Andre Dickerson in a similar fashion as me. We both lost sons to murder…
Je Suis Tired Of It
Losing a loved one due to an act of violence makes you very aware of how one act of violence affects not only the victim but their family and society at large. The horrible attacks in Brussels are not going to be the end of attacks, you know. We must accept that for awhile…
Easter, 2016
HAPPY EASTER ! Early this morning I felt Marc was trying to get my attention. It was like he was saying to me, ‘Mom, come up here with me and look at the Easter celebration from my point of view!’ At the Good Friday service the other night I listened to a dramatization about some…
The Reagans, (Not) The End of an Era
I watched most of Nancy Reagan’s funeral on TV last Friday. It took place at the Reagan Museum which overlooks a quiet valley in a city near my home. It was her personal wish to have the service simple, yet it was dignified enough for a head of states wife, I thought. It’s interesting how…
Judging Others or Assessing What’s Right
Some people like to go around saying we must not ‘judge’ others’. Years ago you would not hear that so much, you’d just know’ judging’ was wrong. What’s bothering me is that I’m hearing people so quick to criticize someone in the most innocent circumstance and claim the other person is ‘judging’. I’ve been a…
Still a Bitter Pill
“Blessed is he who’s not offended.” I can never get used to Marc being gone! On one hand I’m a good girl and am listening to God’s voice to continue on with life. I’m not always sad or crying when I meet people during the day like I used to be. My mind is being…
International News and Mid East Immigrants
Marc and I listened to world news thru the week, to get a balanced view of what’s going on. When you have someone who understands the need to keep aware of ALL news, it softens the harshness of all the pain going on in the world. It gives you hope when you can share with…
Hello From the Other Side
Today is Super Bowl Sunday. Lot of hoopla going on. I was at the gym this afternoon and asked Marc, ‘what do you think about all this?’ Instantly I knew what his reaction would be, he’d give me one of his ‘knowing smiles’. I think he’s on a much more exciting, personal level than we…
Adjusting to Murder as Tragedy
When the tragedy occurred our family, friends, citizens thought of this as a super evil crime ….. the papers and news painted a certain picture based on talking to one suspect. But, when the case developed, & went to court, we got a different take on the crime. End of May 2015, the lesser defendant…