There will not be any posts for the next couple of days since I will be in Dallas. My mother passed away this morning and her funeral is tomorrow morning. While it is never easy to lose a parent, she had been very ill for some time and I'm warmed by the knowledge that she is finally pain-free and with my father again.

I won't be away from blogging for too long though. I find tremendous therapy and peace in writing and need the creative outlet. But in respect and deference to her memory, I'm taking a couple of days off.

May we know of no more sadness and only hear good news.