God is Here
It’s been a tough week. On Saturday we thought maybe God was taking Mama home to Him. She wouldn’t wake
Category: cherishing the moments
Looking for Bright Moments, Not Bare Branches
I stepped out of my door today and a gust of wind hit the trees and bright yellow leaves swirled
Finding Courage for the Caregiving Journey
I was reading my Bible yesterday, and a phrase has stuck with me. Jeremiah 15:19, in the New King James
You Really Do
Last night, after going through Mama’s night time routine, I tucked her into bed and then I climbed in next
A Mother’s Touch
I tucked Mama into bed for her nap today, after lunch, and climbed in next to her for a little
What Caregivers Know and You Can Know Too
Mama thrilled my heart twice today! First when I arrived, I checked in on Mom and gave her a drink.
Someday, Not Today
Sometimes Mama says such profound things that I can hardly believe it. Especially since she has so little vocabulary left
Mama’s Lilacs
Whenever I smell lilacs I think of Mama. Mom and Dad planted a whole big border of them in the
A Tender Mercy
Sometimes, in this heart-wrenching journey with Alzheimer’s, God sends moments of blessings that need to be gathered up and held
Where Does My Help Come From?
On Saturday I held my newly born granddaughter for the first time and I slipped my hand under her blanket
God's Grace and Life's Challenges 