So sweet is the child. Not words I say often about someones children! But some touch my heart. That’s Freddy. Freddy, I am told by his mom (and my client), was born “normal” and had a regular infancy but after what I think was an episode of high fevers, was left with a seizure disorder… Continue reading Freddy my Love.
This is my Therapy.
Goodbye June. One of my clients of many years just passed. I say passed because of my own faith, and knowing full well of her faith. She was a good catholic woman that went to church weekly and had numerous talks of religion with me through the years. We’ve shared the loss of twin sister… Continue reading This is my Therapy.
Will the real Joseph Bellavia please stand up!
I usually post about client experiences as opposed to specifically my own but feel the need to express some thoughts as of late. I, as have many of you, have had many hardships in my life that have led me in the past to do things that today I’m not that proud of. In fact,… Continue reading Will the real Joseph Bellavia please stand up!
The best life you can have.
Today a client had surgery. He has early stages of pancreatic cancer. Not the best cancer to get but in reality, no cancer is good to get. He came in and I had already heard of the diagnosis and went over and sat with him on the couch. I wanted him to know that we… Continue reading The best life you can have.
But what happens to my dog if I die before her?
I’ve had this issue with my own dog and recently have discovered that I’m not alone in my thinking. Not having children I value my relationship with my dog as an amazing precious gift. Only a pet loving, most likely childless, person can probably appreciate my love for my dog. I worry if I drop… Continue reading But what happens to my dog if I die before her?
I’ll Wash Your Hair, You Wash Mine..
Recently a client came in a little shaggier than usual for her haircut. While asking what she’d like, and how her last haircut was, she explained to me that her finances were going to be limited and how she wouldn’t be able to come in as often as she’d like to. She explained to me… Continue reading I’ll Wash Your Hair, You Wash Mine..
Food For Thought.
So tonight a client treated me to dinner. I’ve been carrying a gift certificate for this restaurant in Massapequa for I’d say 2 or 3 years. One of my favorite clients gave it to me as a Christmas present a while back and for the first year never got a chance to use it. It… Continue reading Food For Thought.
Tragedy.
How do you tell someone you’re sorry for something so horrific as the loss of a loved one by the hand of someone else? What can you possibly say that could ease even the slightest amount of pain? Today as I was doing my clients hair, the same client that lost her husband due to… Continue reading Tragedy.
Mother, Mommy, Mama, Ma…
Today I was seeing a friend that recently lost her Mom. She passed peacefully, yet unexpectedly, and was in her early 80’s. I have a great relationship with this woman and can, (and have) talk about anything. I think it’s safe to say that we’re very similar in our spiritual belief system, and our ability… Continue reading Mother, Mommy, Mama, Ma…
Coffee Break.
The abundance of gifts my clients have given me over the years has been too numerous to mention, but I’m reminded today of the love and generosity of them. At Christmas, a grouping of clients that I’ve been doing for years, chipped in and bought me a “one cup at a time” coffee system. I… Continue reading Coffee Break.