In Every Laugh, Every Hug, Every Day

Poems For Nannie

During the long nights I spent with Nannie while she was in hospice care, I found myself turning to writing. The weight of the situation, the bittersweet reality of knowing her time was nearing its end, filled my thoughts and emotions. In those moments of silence and reflection, I felt compelled to write—to express my feelings, to process my grief, and to share my love.

It wasn’t just about coping with the inevitable loss, though. Writing became a way to reassure myself and to communicate something deeply personal. I wanted Nannie to know, even if she couldn’t respond, that I would be okay. I would be fine when she went home to be with Jesus.

In those pages, I poured out my heart. I wrote poems to celebrate her life, honor her legacy, and acknowledge the deep impact she had on me. I even wrote one poem that imagined her arrival in Heaven and the joy of meeting my sweet angel baby, Miss JazzLynn Raye. The thought of them meeting in heaven, embracing each other, was something that brought me peace. It was as if, in those moments, I was able to feel connected to both of them in ways that transcended time and space.

While I wrote, the poems helped me heal, and though they came from a place of sadness, they also came from a place of love and hope. I want to share it with all of you. It’s a small glimpse into my heart, a reflection of the emotions I experienced during those tough days with Nannie.

The book is available on Amazon, both as an eBook on Kindle and as a paperback. If you’d like to read it and share in this journey of love, grief, and healing, I’d be honored for you to take a look. It’s my way of honoring Nannie, my angel baby JazzLynn, and the healing power of words.

Thank you for letting me share this piece of my heart with you all.