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About Babcia's Blog

I'm a Babcia, a Mom, a Widow, a Partner, a Daughter, a Sister, a Friend, a Breast-Cancer Survivor, a Chicagoan, a Crafter, and so much more.

Brotherly Love!

My grandsons, 12-year old Nick and 7-year old Tyler had numerous tournament baseball games last weekend. I was lucky enough to be in town to watch their games.  After one of Tyler’s great games, his big brother Nick said to … Continue reading

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You Have Been a Blessing in My Life…

Originally written on July 16, 2013… I found out yesterday that my breast cancer doctor is retiring…I sent him the note below privately, but I wanted to take a moment and thank him publicly for all his extraordinary care… _____________________________________________________________ … Continue reading

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Babcia Love…

My daughter texted a pic of my 2-year old grandson late last night.  The caption said…”I had to capture this.  I had to print a pic of you so he can sleep with it!   :)”.  The text warmed my … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving

Originally written 11/22/12 Dear Mom, We wanted to take this time on Thanksgiving to let you know how thankful we are that you are in our lives. This past year was one of worry and angst for all of us, … Continue reading

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Learning and Living

“First 50 years are for learning…second 50 years are for living!”

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My Great Loss

Originally written in 1995 I always thought my journal would be full of my life experiences – some happy and some sad.  I never thought I’d have to write the saddest and most heartbreaking entry.  On May 29th, my dear … Continue reading

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Cutting the Umbilical Cord Again

Originally written in July 1993 My son will soon be going away to college. He can’t wait.  I can’t wait. Our umbilical cord needs cutting quickly before it strangles us both. Don’t get me wrong, I love my son and somewhere … Continue reading

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