Dignity: What Story will You Tell? 

How do I want to be remembered. It is something I think about more and more as I journey into my sixties. It has been an amazing ride so far over the last six decades. I have had wins and losses and everything in between. I have made good choices as well as many IContinue reading “Dignity: What Story will You Tell? “

Dignity: My Son, My Pride, My Joy 

About a month ago I found a bracelet that my mother gave me for Christmas. It was probably fifteen years ago. It has my initials “CWR” on the front and inscribed in the back it says, “My Son, My Pride, My Joy”. It has been a while since I have worn it because I alwaysContinue reading “Dignity: My Son, My Pride, My Joy “

Dignity: Tis the Season 

This was my mother’s favorite time of year. It was a time to celebrate with family and it was her opportunity to give her three sons the kind of Christmases she never had. In times of struggle and hardships my mother wanted us to have these moments of celebration and love of family. Our treeContinue reading “Dignity: Tis the Season “

Dignity: Let Your Voice be Heard 

There is this phrase I use to hear called “Suffering in silence.” I don’t know where it came from or who said it, but I used to be a master at it. I would hold on to the pain. It was the pain that I suffered at the hands of others, but it was alsoContinue reading “Dignity: Let Your Voice be Heard “

Dignity: Building a Legacy

It is coming on a year since my mother fondly known as the Queen has passed. She has left behind a legacy. She is missed every day by her husband, 3 sons, grandchildren, great grandchildren, family and friends. It is harder during these times because when we were growing up Christmas was one of mother’s favoriteContinue reading “Dignity: Building a Legacy”

Dignity: Anthony, Coby, Dom, and Braden. 

Please forgive me for any names that were misspelled   Last night the Wahconah Regional High School in Dalton, Ma. Class of 2025 put on what we call the Turkey Fest. It is an opportunity for the seniors and others in the school to show case their talents to friends, families, fellow students, and teachers.Continue reading “Dignity: Anthony, Coby, Dom, and Braden. “

Dignity: Hard to Let You Go 

One of the hardest things to do as a parent is to let your children grow up. We want to protect them from the harshness of the world. We want to wrap them up in bubble wrap so that they do not get hurt. When they begin to drive our hearts race every time theyContinue reading “Dignity: Hard to Let You Go “

Dignity: She Lights the Way 

After my mom passed on December 10, 2023, I was given a gift from two amazing friends. It was a lantern and it said “God has you in His keeping. We have you in our hearts.” I want my friends Evelyn and Alyssa to know how much I appreciate this gift. Every tenth of theContinue reading “Dignity: She Lights the Way “