I am a wife, mother, grandmother, gamer, introvert, autodidact, multipotentialite, bibliophile, forensic psychology student, true crime fan, liberal, activist, feminist, and openly secular. I have been a professional freelance writer, author, and editor since 1997. **All opinions solely my own and subject to change**
Thursday, May 26, 2016
Tuesday, May 24, 2016
Sunday, May 15, 2016
Thursday, May 12, 2016
Sunday, May 8, 2016
Remembering my two mothers on Mother's Day
Today I thought of my two mothers with fondness and love. My birth mother, Fay (Rider) Sizemore Seay, and my mom, Shirley (Schumaker) Walton Thayer, who raised me from the age of six days old.
My birth mother is 81 years old. Sadly, my mom passed away from Alzheimer's a couple years ago. I think of her daily and wish I could pick up the phone and call her again. But I know her energy is out there, somewhere. I carry her picture in my purse and have photos of her in our RV. When I crochet anything, I think of the times we spent crocheting together and talking. I miss her so much!
My birth name was Starlette (Star) Dawn Ferris. At the time of adoption, my legal name was Beverly Renay Walton. I love both names and write under both of them. They are both a part of who I am.
I have a birth family and an adopted family. This means I've been doubly gifted with an interesting life and an abundance of relatives/family members.
All of these interesting combinations and experiences have made me who I am today. I am full of love and gratitude!
My birth mother is 81 years old. Sadly, my mom passed away from Alzheimer's a couple years ago. I think of her daily and wish I could pick up the phone and call her again. But I know her energy is out there, somewhere. I carry her picture in my purse and have photos of her in our RV. When I crochet anything, I think of the times we spent crocheting together and talking. I miss her so much!
My birth name was Starlette (Star) Dawn Ferris. At the time of adoption, my legal name was Beverly Renay Walton. I love both names and write under both of them. They are both a part of who I am.
I have a birth family and an adopted family. This means I've been doubly gifted with an interesting life and an abundance of relatives/family members.
All of these interesting combinations and experiences have made me who I am today. I am full of love and gratitude!
Labels:
2016,
adoption,
family,
holidays,
Mother's Day,
motherhood
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)