Hi, I’m back…is anybody here?

Hey there!!! It’s been awhile. In fact, almost a year. I’ve missed you.

Last year, both of my parents died within 5 months of each other. My Dad had been ill for a decade. My Mom, his caregiver, hadn’t been ill a day in her life. Four and half months after my Dad died, my Mom was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. She passed away a month later. We had all been excited for her next chapter of life not knowing she was already in her final chapter.

In the meantime, my younger brother has been fighting his own battle with stage 4 cancer. I wanted to be more present and helpful in his life.

I was lost in a swirl of grief. Then guilt. I had the gift of knowing my parents as an adult. I sometimes felt like I shouldn’t be this sad. What I can tell you is that grief is grief. A loss is a loss. The silence of their absence rang loudly in my life. It still does.

I also was lost in a swirl of activity. Mainly cleaning out their apartment & sorting through their life’s possessions. No one warns you about this, but it’s a job. Literally.

My Mom died Feb 10 & on May 31 I closed the door to their empty apartment. What an accomplishment.

I needed space. Space from obligations. Space to reflect. Space to dream. Space to cry. Space to hug my grandbabies. Space to show up for my siblings. Space to cheer on my kids. Space to simply “be.”

Now, I’m ready. Ready to be back to a routine. Ready to be back in this space with YOU.

I have so many things coming your way. Can’t wait to continue journeying together.

Thanks for sticking around. ❤️❤️❤️

With love,

Kathi