Last week in the midst of this COVID-19 crisis, my husband and I said goodbye to an old friend. His name was Sam. He and his brother, Frodo, were rescue dogs we met at an adoption extravaganza at our local pet store. We had no plans of bringing home two dogs. One extra mouth to... Continue Reading →
Provision, God’s way
I am sneaking up on my sixty-fourth birthday, (...or should I say it is sneaking up on me?) Every day of this baby boomer's life has been undeservedly and richly blessed in a plethora of ways. I have never known a day without a safe shelter to rest my weary bones or ample food for... Continue Reading →
“Like” Me
The good Lord has been nudging me lately to get my ten digits back onto the keyboard of my MacBook Air. I hoped that if I opened the screen and started clicking away something magical would happen. And I hoped that words of wisdom would pour onto the pages of my blog, perhaps never before... Continue Reading →
A Heartfelt Salute to Caregivers
Twenty-eight years ago I said "I do" to my sweetheart, Chris. In that time we have been through raising teens, loss of parents, and welcoming grandchildren to our family of misfits. I have been very fortunate that Chris has stayed far away from surgical repairs of any kind. However, I have had multiple surgeries on... Continue Reading →
Sanctuary
I remember one year my husband and I decided to begin planning a vacation. Since we both work in healthcare it is literally like pulling teeth to be granted time off together. I thought by the time a person earned gray hair and a double chin, some things in life would get easier. Let me... Continue Reading →
Stinking Thinking
My husband and I are the owners of two, thirteen-year-old hound mixes. We enjoy our daily walks with them...no, actually, it is a stroll. Sam prefers to trot, but Frodo can barely move and sits down for a breather every block or so. Just in case you are wondering why we still take Frodo for... Continue Reading →