On this day the 15th of November in 1951, our mother Nelda Grace LaPrarie was born to parents John Alvis LaPrarie and Lucy Dee Wright in Jonesville, Louisiana. Our father always loved the song “Woman” by John Lennon and it so voiced the feelings he had towards our mother. Special thanks to Jennifer for creating this beautiful…
For Grandparent’s Day and because the change of the seasons always make me think of my mother and granny. They made sure we paid attention…. “To My Mothers” I know so deeply that there is no justification. No lectures from another’s perspective can contradict my experience. And it’s our calling to hold this truth. It’s…
On this date the 3rd of June in 1991, our mother, Nelda Adams passed away around 8:10 a.m. at the University Medical Center in Jackson,Mississippi of metastatic renal cell carcinoma and amyloidosis. She was only 39 years old and one of the most beautiful and sweetest person you would ever meet. Mark Flynn, one of our…
In honor of my mother’s birthday, November 15th, I am sharing one of my poems inspired by her. Lady Seafarer There was a lady who loved the sea She longed the ocean to be her home Fore there was no where else to be To ride the waves , star shone. For now only men…
My sisters and I have begun this endeavor to memorialize our family memories and stories out of a deep sense of longing brought on by the loss of connections we once had, and also by the desire to carry on the way we were taught by our beloved mothers– to share the stories and keep…
