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Blogs by D.L. Carroll
Closing out 2025 with a heavy heart
12/30/2025 1:01:13 PM
I have been a little MIA lately. The last few months have been a roller coaster of sadness, joy, heartbreak, and gratitude.
I lost my mom in October to heart failure. It was the longest 7 day period of my life where I was on my toes pivoting from one thought and action to another set of thoughts and actions as the doctors plans changed by the hour. She had a team of 20+ doctors sharing their expertise. Truly caring doctors and nurses, she could not have received any better care. Very grateful for that.
Just days before, my son got engaged. I'm so glad he filmed it so my mother could see her grandson proposing to the one he loves. She was so excited and giddy, already talking about what she was going to wear to the wedding and mentioning that she wanted to get them a limo. Even on her last day of conscious life, she made me promise to get that limo. My son, and his fiancé, will feel her love carry them to and from the ceremony.
Don't ever wait to tell someone you love them. If you love someone, spread it like wildfire. I was blessed to have a daily relationship with my mother. There is no doubt in my mind that she knew she was loved and cherished. Our bond was so strong, that even in the after life, I feel her right next to me, guiding me and helping me navigate this new chapter.
Memories are the one thing death cant take from you. Take the time to make memories. My mother and I were blessed that God made her healthy enough to take one last mother-daughter cruise 2 months before she passed. Those memories, and her happiness, lit up this very dark time for me.
Our time on earth is short. Much shorter than we think.
Going into 2026...Take videos, capture precious moments with your camera, and above all be grateful for every day that you get to spend with your loved ones.
Happy New Year, may it be 12 months of joy, 52 weeks of laughter, and 365 days of peace!
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