To Move or Not To Move – Points To Ponder
You’re thinking about moving, your kids have been talking to you about it. You don’t want to move, but maybe you should. You’re looking for that clear sign. Please don’t let it be a broken hip. Here are some things to think about. What is important if you stay put? Does the location of…
Parents and Moving
When Jon and I moved to Austin from Houston, my parents came too with an open mind and without complaint. The move was a little harder on my dad, my mom was up for the new adventure. They both knew that at some point they would need us and their move would make it easier…
Sweet Boy Beaux
In late August of 2005, Hurricane Katrina came barreling up the Gulf of Mexico towards the Louisiana Gulf Shores. The week before Katrina hit, the company my husband worked for, Sweet Tomatoes, fed the volunteers for the Houston SPCA’s telethon. Sweet Tomatoes was always a strong community partner; and there were many animal lovers who…
The Talk: It’s Never Too Early To Have It
It’s time to have the talk – no, not that one, and you are a little embarrassed, a little unsure. You’re not certain of the reaction you’ll get; there may be some resistance, some surprise, maybe a delaying technique. But your love and concern override and you push forward. Mom, Dad, have you thought about…
87 – A Love Letter to My Mom
My mom will celebrate her 87th birthday this month. Eighty-seven years is a long time to be alive. It’s a long time to inhabit a body. It represents roughly 762,626.34 hours, 45,757,580 minutes. And I am grateful for all of them. I‘m grateful for every moment that has made and makes my mom. I’m…
Essential Next Steps: Our Personal Journey
We started Essential Next Steps after working with our parents. My mother-in-law passed away unexpectedly after complications from surgery. She had done a beautiful job and given the great gift to her children of having her affairs in order. She provided a clear roadmap of how her estate was to be settled. My husband and…