by heatherthompson | Jul 11, 2016
I remember the exact day I knew turning back was no longer an option. It was a beautiful Sunday afternoon, and my extended family was gathered for dinner. The camaraderie was flowing, the down-home food was delicious, and the kids’ laughter in the next room...
by heatherthompson | Oct 13, 2015
On my birthday, I received a call, informing me of the worst: “Your mom stopped breathing. She’s not responding.” It took a few moments, but my resolve broke down into tears. My mother was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis many years ago, and the...