Loving the Ones We Can’t Visit Right Now
My phone rang early that Sunday morning, almost two years ago now, and the nurse said, “Your dad took a
Author: chermor2
I'm a follower of Jesus, a pastor's wife, a mother of six adult children (four adopted as a sibling group), and a "Mimi" to seven precious grands! I helped care for my mom, who had Alzheimer's, until she went home to Jesus in December of 2016. During that time my mother-in-law was diagnosed with Alzheimer's and moved in with us for almost four years. She just turned ninety eight and is now living in a care center. God sends lessons and smiles through the tears. It helps me to share them and I hope it blesses others.
Camelot Spots
They say you don’t appreciate what you have until you lose it. And there is so much truth in that.
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.
What the Lost Doll Taught
Poor little Annabel is lost. We’re afraid it might be forever. Faithful followers of our journey here know that Annabel
Learning Lessons from Christmas Past for Christmas Present
The boxes of photos I brought home from Dad’s basement are in such a random, jumbled disorder. As I sort
What Makes a Soul More Beautiful?
It’s been a weary week so far. My mother-in-law spent the weekend in the hospital with pneumonia. She spent last
“Why doesn’t Great-Grandma remember me?”
Our four year old granddaughter came over to visit. Great-Grandma (aka GG) asked, “What’s your name?” Our grand answered, “Raylene.
Music and Memories
The other night my husband and oldest daughter took out the old Reader’s Digest Country Song Book and started strumming,
Cleaning Out our Childhood Home
My brothers and family members and I are starting to work on cleaning out Mom and Dad’s house. One of
Mom’s Birthday Memories and Smiles
Tomorrow will be Mama’s third birthday with Jesus. I’m grateful she’s in a joyful place, but I miss her so
God's Grace and Life's Challenges 