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
Will Holidays be This Emotional and Hard From Now On?
The breeze lifts the lace curtain and a cool breeze blows in the open window. I smell rain in the
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
