The Bricks We Carry
Part of being a writer and a blogger is reading what others are writing. It’s informative as well as interesting to read about all different topics and sometimes I find that they are applicable to
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Cupid’s Arrows Gone Askew
There is a lot going on in my life – what about you? Don’t feel like you have time or desire to celebrate Valentines Day? But what about a chuckle or two? Everyone can use
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When Liesl Came, Our World Changed
It’s been a year – a year of seeking new pathways, learning new patterns of living, and new schedules. Thad and I have had to adjust to taking care of something other than ourselves again.
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What’s the Take-Away from a Season of Lemons?
My friend has just come out of a season of lemons. You know, when medical mayhem takes over your life, leaving you breathless, hurting, and exhausted. She is my “Buddy” and we have known each
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Rejoice! For Jesus is Born!
Rejoice! For Jesus is Born! “To those gathered with us and to those gathered without us, to those less fortunate and those with the wisdom to help; here’s to the light in each and every
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It Takes Two to Have a Baby
And the man I have lived with for 45 years who didn’t want any more animals in the “Schoen Zoo” turned to me and simply said – “I miss a dog, too.” See my blog:
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“Checking Out” the Future
There are those in my family that feel I spend too much time thinking and talking about death and dying. Perhaps I do think about it more than most – but not in a sad
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A Prescription for Healthy Living
Sometimes we call ourselves “The Golden Girls”. Often we argue about who is Blanche, Dorothy or Rose and depending on what stunt we have pulled off during the past week determines which character we are.
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Created to Be Together
As I sat listening to Sunday’s sermon on the importance of small groups; I realized that part of the message can be applied to surviving medical mayhem. Whether you are the caregiver or the care
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Helping Friends Through Medical Mayhem
I recently learned that a friend of mine was going through medical mayhem. I was concerned and upset. She had been there for me when my world was turned upside down and I wanted to
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At Tribute To Love
No two friends could have been closer. They did everything together. Whether helping each other lose weight, going to Walmart or traveling to visit family, they were inseparable. While they were not of the same
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When It Takes Two to Canoe – Part III For the past couple of weeks we’ve been exploring the rivers of caregivers verses care receivers and have noticed that each crew member shares many of
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