When Hope is the Blessing
posted over 2 years ago, updated about 1 hour later | 3 comments
We all have gifts that are God given, some of serving, some of prayer, some allow us to support others in other ways. This is about a gift that is not mine, but is written in great admiration of those who can and do serve others.
Every April, a s...
Every April, a s...
What's a Reality Junkie To Do?
posted over 2 years ago, updated 2 minutes later | 2 comments
Tonight begins a week of reality TV finales with the latest Survivor to be crowned. I was so happy when the craziest of all Survivor contestants was spoken to by the "tribe" on Thursday night. I'm really amazed they kept him around as long as they...
Feeling My Age
posted over 2 years ago | 5 comments
For some strange reason today I started thinking about my wardrobe and how much it has evolved over the years. I'm 57, and trying to remember the last time I actually wore a dress (I think it was June 22, 2003, for my sister's wedding). I had to t...
A Different Kind of Friendship
posted over 2 years ago | 1 comment
With the changes in our lives comes a new kind of friendship. It seems so different from our youth when friends were the center of our world, and we didn't have a care in the world. It's different now. Getting together with friends is a rarity and...
A Funny Thing Happened ...
posted over 2 years ago, updated 6 minutes later | 1 comment
on my way to the spa.
I get my flu shot every year but this is the first year it didn't matter, I got hit with the flu anyway. Started feeling it Monday night and was a little draggy on Tuesday at work. I have a really good boss, and I can telec...
I get my flu shot every year but this is the first year it didn't matter, I got hit with the flu anyway. Started feeling it Monday night and was a little draggy on Tuesday at work. I have a really good boss, and I can telec...
Loving Her ~ The Long Good-bye
posted over 3 years ago, updated 12 minutes later | 2 comments
I always wondered about Dad
Unable to show much love to his children
But in the waning days of their lives
He still supports her
See his arm tucked under hers
Keeping her from falling
Being there, even when she no longer is
Her mind is gone now
...
Unable to show much love to his children
But in the waning days of their lives
He still supports her
See his arm tucked under hers
Keeping her from falling
Being there, even when she no longer is
Her mind is gone now
...
Blessings Missed
posted over 3 years ago, updated 4 minutes later | 6 comments
I never felt you growing inside me
Changed your diaper
Kissed away your tears
Your excitement at Christmas
Easter egg hunts
Summers chasing butterflies
Pumpkins at Halloween
I missed your first day of school
Your first date
Your first prom
Your we...
Changed your diaper
Kissed away your tears
Your excitement at Christmas
Easter egg hunts
Summers chasing butterflies
Pumpkins at Halloween
I missed your first day of school
Your first date
Your first prom
Your we...
Expanding the Possibilities
posted over 3 years ago | 3 comments
One of the blessings of having almost a full year off work was discovering things I did not think were a part of my main way of thinking. I am predominantly left brained. Creativity was not my forte, and writing was definitely not something I did ...
