Moments of Introspection

May 12, 2024

Happy Mother's Day 2024

Happy Mother's to all the human and fur mamas!

This screenshot is a photo of the last Mother's Day message I received from my son.
It is dated May 9, 2015. I miss him so very much. Some day's the pain is unbearable.

May 10, 2024

I'm Gonna Soak Up The Sun

Riley, soaking up the early morning sunshine!

Photo (c)2024 Shannon G Wamsley; taken 08 May 2024

May 8, 2024

Not So Wordless Wednesday: Sleepy, Blanket Thief

Being a blanket thief makes Riley super sleepy

Photo (c)2024 Shannon G. Wamsley; Taken 04 May 2024

May 6, 2024

eCard of the Week #568: The Irony Is Not Lost

Instead of organizing and cleaning my house,
I pin ideas on how to organize and clean my house.
The irony is not lost on me.

May 5, 2024

International Bereaved Mother's Day 2024

Today is International Bereaved Mother's Day.
International Bereaved Mother’s Day is observed the Sunday
before Mother’s Day in the United States. A special day to
have our children, and our never-ending grief, acknowledged.

When you lose a child, you lose an entire lifetime of dreams, hopes, wishes and plans.

I miss my son all day, every day. I think of him every day. I go to sleep thinking about him.

I dream about him and I wake up thinking about him.

I love you, Richard Colt Hazlett.

I do not need a special day to bring Colt to my mind.

The days I do not think of him are very hard to find.

Each morning when I awake I know that he is gone.

And no one knows the heartache as I try to carry on.

My heart still aches with sadness and secret tears still flow.

What it meant to lose you Colt, no one will ever know.

My thoughts are always with you, your place no one can fill.

In life I loved you dearly; in death I love you still.

May 4, 2024

Happy Star Wars Day!

Happy Star Wars Day 2024!

May the Fourth be with you!

May 3, 2024

Sunday Stealing: Stolen From SwapBot

Welcome to this week's Sunday Stealing, which was stolen from SwapBot.

1. Who is your best friend and why? What do you like to do together?

Nancy Joe....we grew up together, were cheerleaders, played basketball, joined some of the same school clubs. We have not seen each other in person in many. many, many years. Rose.....we met online 20ish years ago. We have not yet met in person but we will someday!!!!

2. What is your town like? What are your favorite places to go?

I live in a relatively small town. It is not as small as I would prefer but it will do. My favorite place to go is the farmer's market and a few of ths stores downtown.

3. What is your favorite meal? Where and when do you eat it?

Homemade chicken and dumplings, sweet iced tea and Mississippi Mud Cake for dessert. Growing up, Mom made this for us. Now if I want it I make if myself.

4. What is your job like? What do you like about it?

My job is stressful but I love the work that I do. The end users are someone near and dear to me and supporting them makes me very happy.

5. What is your favorite place to go on vacation?

Fort Walton Beach, Florida

6. What country would you like to visit one day?

Ireland

7. What bores you the most?

Small talk

8. What are you looking forward to this summer?

Warm temperatures, green grass, leaves on the trees, beautiful flowers, and an air conditioned office!

9. What is your favorite film?

Gone With The Wind

10. Do you sing in the shower?

Sometimes.

11. What is the best gift you’ve ever received?

In January 2004, my husband gave me a baby boxer. Shelby was with us for 15 wonderful years.

12. Do you prefer being indoors or outdoors?

The older I get the more and more I enjoy being indoors.

13. When was the last time you cried, and why?

A few days ago. I miss my loved ones.

14. What do you keep in your bag or handbag?

Wallet, keys, change, a small memorial rock, a medical face mask, makeup concealer and a roll on tension relief thing.

15. Can you play a musical instrument?

When I was growing up, an Aunt gave me an keyboard/organ to play. I was pretty good at it then but I doubt I could play it now.