The Generosity of Time
I grew up fast. No, I did not say I was fast – I said I grew up fast. There was a time; however, when I was about 16 that my mother worried that I
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From There to Here, and Here to There, funny Things are Everywhere. – Dr. Seuss
I love Dr. Seuss. His books are not just for children. The messages are ones we often need to remind ourselves of. And the biggest reminder is the need for humor in our lives. Humor
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Thoughts to Inspire
Do you find times in your life when you don’t “feel”. “see” or “hear” God? Do the blessings get lost amidst the stressings of life? Remember faith is believing what we cannot see, hear or
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Am I defined or Refined by My Past
“Maybe deep down inside we were all still in our formative years. Maybe it was never too late for any of us to change” – from “Must Love Dogs: New Leash on Life. (Book 2)
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Running the Race of Life
I think my dog, Liesl is a snob. Apparently she loves riding in Thad’s Lincoln and will literally fling herself to get into her center compartment car seat. But offer a ride in my “old
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Glitches in the Age of Smart
We live in the age of Smart. We have Smart Phones, Smart TV’s, Smart Houses. The only thing that apparently isn’t smart enough is me. My smart TV can go between live television and multiple
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Am I having Fun Yet?
My daughter and son in love are always telling us what busy lives we retirees have, that we are always coming and going. They envision us languishing in bed each morning, going out with friends
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When to Call In the Calvary
Are you a caregiver? How long have you been the primary caregiver for your loved one? How are you doing? Are you able to meet the needs of you and your loved one? If you
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Wind the Cuckoo Clock of Life
Last night I got wonderful news about a friend of mine. The pathology from her recent surgery showed no spread of cancer and there is hope that the procedure is the cure. Weeks of worry
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It Only Happens to the Living
As I age I have become more fearful of all the things the world tells you to be worried about. And I am not talking about sagging breasts, crepe skin and droopy eyelids. What I
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Should a Juggler Juggle Alone?
I am a multitasker. In my younger days I thrived on seeing how much I could do all at the same time. I was a wife, mother, and business owner, caregiver for my mom, Girl
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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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