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
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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
Love that Passes Knowledge
Mama cuddles up next to me on the love seat. “I love you, Mama,” I say. Mom turns her head
Finding the Touches of God’s Grace in the Tough Days
Our caregiver, Julie, came yesterday morning with plans to get my 96 year old mother-in-law, who has Alzheimer’s, up and
“Jesus is singing!”
My 96 year old mother-in-law has been living with us for over four years and has Alzheimer’s. The other day
