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Flowers, Coyotes and Bears, Oh My!
I had been feeling her around me all week. I had a big decision to make and wasn’t sure which way to go. And of course, she delivered.

Christy Hens
Jan 185 min read


With a Little Help from My Friends
And then I started thinking of other times that magical, lovely people came in and did something truly remarkable.

Christy Hens
Dec 1, 20244 min read


Hello Darkness My Old Friend
If I had paused long enough to check I would have noticed this lump in my throat was mom sized.

Christy Hens
Oct 1, 20245 min read


There Are Places I Remember
It started like that. Full of love and optimism, confidence, certainty.

Christy Hens
Apr 29, 20243 min read


These are the Days
I see you Pat. You are getting pretty good at this stuff as time wears on. Thank you for the beautiful reminder that I am never alone.

Christy Hens
Apr 22, 20244 min read


Follow the Yellow Brick Road
“If you have the power Chrissy, you attack!” Words spoken by my gentle, humble and very devout Grandfather during a wild game of pinochle...

Christy Hens
Mar 31, 20244 min read


We Were Born to Love
I remember sitting there thinking, “Where am I? What is happening?"

Christy Hens
Jan 28, 20246 min read


A Note to My Mom 5 Years After
We know what tomorrow is. It is nice to know you are around.

Christy Hens
Dec 4, 20233 min read


Halloween Ghost Stories
Even when we don’t get their message right away, they always deliver.

Christy Hens
Oct 31, 20233 min read


Talk to Me
What I can say for sure is that they are with you. Just a reminder that you are never alone. Open your heart and listen with all your senses

Christy Hens
Oct 4, 20232 min read


There are No Strangers on the Other Side
Maybe this was another seed planted by our mothers, to provide the exact right thing we needed last night.

Christy Hens
Aug 2, 20234 min read


You Come and Go Like a Whisper
The hummingbird sat in the tree, waiting for me to be done. I knew when I finished it would fly away...

Christy Hens
Jul 30, 20233 min read


Can You Hear Me Calling Out Your Name?
And she said, "Hey Christy, would you like more validation that your mom is around?"

Christy Hens
Apr 27, 20233 min read
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