Improving my love of life…. through loving God, self and others
Ever notice when you buy a new car, you start to see that vehicle everywhere you go? You can feel quite certain this wasn't the case last month, there's no way you would have chosen the most popular car on the road. Or, when you are in a crowd of people (remember those?) and you... Continue Reading →
It was the middle of December when I received an unexpected call from my doctor. He was calling to ask how I was doing after my diagnosis. This seems very thoughtful and all, but I hadn't gotten a diagnosis yet, that news was meant to be delivered by a surgeon at an appointment to come... Continue Reading →
I love cooking with a Dutch oven, a large ceramic pot that can be used on the stove top or go straight in the oven. It's gets even more use during a cold winter like the one we are experiencing this year. Recently I scorched the bottom of my favorite pot while cooking Bolognese for... Continue Reading →
In the early years of our marriage I had the ability to run a gamut of emotions in the first hour of the day; my guy never knew what to expect because I could show signs of bitterness and frustration and enthusiasm and charm without thinking about it. I believed it was my right to do this,... Continue Reading →
I started taking Pilates classes at the beginning of this year. Some friends sang the praises of it, and our trainer told me that it would probably be really good for me, because I have problems with hypermobility. The owner of the studio is my instructor and she can be pretty quirky sometimes, halfway muttering... Continue Reading →
What do parents say when life gets hard with their children? “We are exhausted all of the time. I don’t know how to do this well.” “Is there a class we can take? Can you recommend a good book? Maybe she needs counseling.” “I love him, I just don’t like him right now.” “It’s a... Continue Reading →
Our daughter and her husband are expecting their first child, and I have been staying with them for the last week, as it is almost time to welcome a new little boy into our life! Months ago Jess asked me to be here for the birth (she will birth at home) and my main role... Continue Reading →
What were you thinking?? Are you serious?? I just don’t trust you. Three statements that can crush a man. There are many more, but they all share similar characteristics; from the woman they love, these words inflict wounds that do not heal. I don’t think most women understand how much impact we have on our men. There are so... Continue Reading →
I have a friend who grew up in a world very different from mine. She was surrounded by adults who did not take notice of her, and neglected her needs for the most part. As she grew, she began receiving attention, but not the kind that she needed or wanted. The early years of her... Continue Reading →
It's not my favorite day of the year, but each late August I have an appointment that means a lot to me. The whole thing takes about 15 minutes, start to finish, and it has the power to save my life, or detect cancer early, which can mean a less invasive approach. It's awkward and... Continue Reading →
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