Missing Our Old Country…Learning to Live in Our New One
We were sorting through Dad’s things, as we recently sold his house, and I found a tape Dad had made
What I’d Say to my Children After My Funeral if I Could
Today marks two years since Mom went home to Jesus. Ten days from now will mark eight months since Daddy
What I’ll Say to my Children if I’m Diagnosed With Alzheimer’s
I was skimming some other dementia blogs lately and a reader had written in saying, that though she felt guilty
Lessons of Love
Today would be my parents 67th anniversary! They taught me so much about love, especially as Dad was caring for
Heritage, Memories and Two Wise Words
We had an early Father’s Day celebration last night and it stirred up thoughts and memories and even drew out
Surviving Mother’s Day When You’ve Lost Your Own
This will be my sixth Mother’s Day without my momma. I still think of her every day, but I remember
Momma’s Eyes
My mom always said she had eyes in the back of her head. And she did have a way of
Recipes and Memories
It was a cold and rainy afternoon and I had two black bananas in my fruit bowl. The trifecta for
Five Reminders for Tough Days
Life is a series of challenges and tests. Joys and disappointments mingle together in each day. And some days the
Inheritance and Caregiving Truths
I believe this truth to be self-evident (but apparently it isn’t) — a person’s own money belongs to them to
“What do you do when you don’t know where your mama is?”
The other day Mom looked at me with a childlike gaze, and in honest concern asked, “What do you do
“Are You my Husband?”
Mom sees Dad walking by her this afternoon and asks, “Are you my husband?” “Yes, he replies. “I’m your husband.
Longing for Restoration
This afternoon I discovered on Mom’s nightstand a tiny, black and white photo of her and me when I was
God's Grace and Life's Challenges 