Category Archives: Family

Mother’s Day without Mom: Seeking Signs

Posted on May 3, 2021 by minndixiemom

More than eight months after I lost my mom, I am grateful I only have two big regrets. The first, not bringing her home to us sooner. The second, leaving two of her rings unprotected at her assisted living facility. … Continue reading →

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New Year’s at 50: Resolving to fly

Posted on January 1, 2019 by minndixiemom

Happy New Year, everyone. It’s a big one for me. I headed into 2019 at 50. Fifty means another year to watch my beautiful daughters grow. Another year to spend with my husband, David. Another year to figure out God’s … Continue reading →

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Father’s Day 2016

Posted on June 19, 2016 by minndixiemom

Belated thanks and apologies to my late father, Gjert Andreas Hovland Dear Dad, This is my 14th Father’s Day without you. I remember when you first passed away on October 9, 2002. The hurt was not only emotional, but physical. … Continue reading →

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Hello. It’s me.

Posted on June 3, 2016 by minndixiemom

Hello from the other side.  It’s been a long time since my last blog. Almost a year. A lot can happen in a year, including the release of Adele’s “25,” which surpassed 8 million sales by February. We are among the … Continue reading →

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A Mother’s Day Farewell

Posted on May 10, 2015 by minndixiemom

Mormor is headed back to Minnesota. They call ours the sandwich generation and we were a classic example. Only sometimes the bread crumbles and the sandwich falls apart. In July 2012, my mom, Sigrun Hovland, moved from Minneapolis to Huntsville, … Continue reading →

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Fun and Flurries: Snowmageddon 2015

Posted on February 26, 2015 by minndixiemom

This year, winter in Huntsville, Alabama has been rather uneventful. Then came Feb. 25 and 8.1″ of snow, the second snowiest in the city’s history, according to the National Weather Service. While the roadways were deserted, Huntsville neighborhoods were buzzing … Continue reading →

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God as my travel agent

Posted on July 14, 2014 by minndixiemom

Norway 2014 We made it to Norway! But only by the grace of God, the ultimate travel agent. This was a highly anticipated trip, not just for David, our daughters (Serina, 9, and Sophia, 7), and me, but also for … Continue reading →

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Rolling down the (Flint) River

Posted on July 7, 2014 by minndixiemom

When you leave the office, leave the office You work hard Monday through Friday. If you’re like me, you often forget to leave the daily grind at the office and focus entirely on family when the weekend arrives. Fortunately, I did … Continue reading →

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The sandwich generation’s Mother’s Day

Posted on May 11, 2014 by minndixiemom

Happy Mother’s Day to all the fabulous moms out there. I used to have to call my mom to wish her a happy Mother’s Day and thank her for her awesomeness. Now she lives with us, having moved down to … Continue reading →

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Happy anniversary: Celebrating a perfectly imperfect marriage

Posted on May 4, 2014 by minndixiemom

On May 4, 1996, David and I exchanged vows at Mindekirken, the Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church in Minneapolis. Before my late father walked me down the aisle, I peeked in at the pews full of friends, family and colleagues. For the first time … Continue reading →

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