by Amy Bretall | Jan 3, 2017 | Blog, Life, Love
One year ago, January of 2016, the words in my heart and head were: Live, Breathe, Alive. I wasn’t sure the “how” for reaching, but my inner Me was speaking. In 2016 I gave 2 eulogies in a 4-month period of time for the grandmothers in my life- one...
by Amy Bretall | Dec 25, 2016 | Blog, Life, Love
Visiting my 89 year old grandmother last year, I opened her farmhouse kitchen cabinet and was delighted to find the old set of “Grandma” and “Grandpa” mugs my sister and I had given them 30 years ago. Faithful, cherished and well-worn, they...
by Amy Bretall | Dec 11, 2016 | Blog, Life, Love
I’m holding on more than letting go. I still keep Jean’s phone number in my phone contacts and favorite list. A number that hasn’t changed. A love that hasn’t changed. I can’t bring myself to remove her as a contact or fave-a place she...
by Amy Bretall | Nov 19, 2016 | Blog, Love, Uncategorized
Last week I traveled to Cuba and got to spend time with my little girl- Yordielis, age 11. It’s been one year since I turned around and saw her, outside Ernest Hemingway’s grounds, taking her photo and a short walk together, and then the next day going...
by Amy Bretall | Nov 16, 2016 | Blog, Life, Love, Uncategorized
I am reminded of a quote I read years ago about the art of life “being in the balance of holding on and letting go.” When Jean passed I boxed up her remaining room items to be donated. One item I wanted was a plaid afghan throw, yarn woven with soft colors...
