Happy Father’s Day, From the Soul
I find it so ironic that three years ago today, I was in Key West, clinging in hope that my Dad would pull through a severe alcohol detox. When I arrived in June 2015, he was barely able to talk, walk, eat or reason. Many of you know our story. As I miraculously relocated him […]
Top 3 Lessons from 2016
I’ve seen many social media posts this week taunting “Really 2016!?” or “I’m DONE with you, 2016”. Many have jumped on the bandwagon and indeed, it was a crazy year for obvious reasons. For me, 2016 was a year of firsts as well as a year of lasts; but in my eyes, 2016 was a […]
Know That Love Will Prevail (An Encore!)
A few weeks ago, I was excitedly preparing for vacation. As I began to clean out my small travel purse, I felt something very soft in the pocket. I reached in further only to pull something out and immediately, a flood of emotion swept over me. In that pocket was a dove’s feather; more specifically, […]
Letting Go of My Pink Balloon
A little over a year ago, I was contemplating a visit with my father in Key West. The Holiday season was nearing and I knew my father’s health was beginning to fail. His friends had called me worried about him, saying that he was not “himself” lately. I knew I needed to see him soon […]
The Gift of (Father) Time
Last weekend, I helped my father move into his new apartment. It was a day we had been anticipating for quite some time and was a milestone marker in his continued improvement since relocating to Ohio unexpectedly last June. As we were unpacking, I came across a familiar figurine, fondly referred to in our family […]
The Miracle of Detachment
I was traveling on business last week to Jersey City, NJ for a full day meeting that started at 8am; then into New York City for a function that evening, back to Jersey City to sleep and back to Ohio by 8:30 the next morning. Traveling in and out of anywhere in 24 hours is […]
Home is Where the Heart Is
I remember many wonderful times over the years my Dad lived in Key West. We always enjoyed our favorite places: Blue Heaven, Southernmost Beach Cafe, Salute, and the White Street Pier just to name a few. However, the best times we spent together were at Dad’s my place when we could enjoy each others company […]
Don’t Forget to Get Angry
As a Life Coach with a business name like “My One HAPPY Life”, it’s not often you expect to see the words “Don’t Forget to Get Angry” in my blog posts. Being angry does have a place in my life, even though it might not happen very often or I may not outwardly express it. […]
Know What Feels Right; Know What Feels True
As I visit the Assisted Living facility where my father lives each morning, I witness many things. Most mornings, I have the pleasure of seeing several employees as I walk in as well as some residents who are just beginning their day. This morning was no different. I was greeted by several residents; some in […]
Know That Love Will Prevail
Many of you read about my recent journey with my Dad and over the past few weeks, there were periods of time where I wasn’t certain where my pathway would lead me. On this journey, I encountered many surprises, unexpected obstacles and a lot more complication than I preferred. However, I also encountered a multitude […]
