In the wee hours of June 28, our 31st wedding anniversary, the home phone rang. With the birth of our grandson approaching, I answered it on the second ring, broken ankle and all. My daughter said, "Happy Anniversary, Mom...I think we are going to have a big present for you." In a pure excitement fog, we packed… Continue reading Savoring
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Twists, Turns and Fractures
The last two weeks and two days have been an absolute whirlwind of emotions, transitions and unexpected events for me; one right after the other. 16 days ago, my siblings, dad, nieces and I sat with my mom as a team of medical professionals officially diagnosed my mom with Alzheimer's disease. I've never had expected news… Continue reading Twists, Turns and Fractures
Already Wrapped in Layers of Love
We are getting ever so close to our first grandbaby's due date. I bought Half and Half that expires after his July 1 due date, so it's close! We all: friends, extended family and of course, his parents and grandparents are just abuzz with anticipation. When we will he come? How will it unfold? What will he… Continue reading Already Wrapped in Layers of Love
Quickening
Our daughter and son-in-law are expecting their first child in July. Let's just pause right there and scream with joy because that is very awesome news. They are established in their relationship, home and careers. They have planned and prayed for this for a long time. Our whole family is trying to get our minds… Continue reading Quickening
Just Wait
Every year, I have the same lament. I almost didn't say anything this year, but now I'm even being affected by the situation. It is still a few days before Thanksgiving. I have not made our family's Thanksgiving foods yet. My porch has pumpkins on it. Inside my house there are turkeys and signs reminding… Continue reading Just Wait
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