Watch out! You’re a sitting duck! Christmas is past and you’re looking ahead to the new year. That makes you a target! As you look back at your year and set goals for the next, you’ll hear that familiar voice in your head. “You’ll never be able to do that. You’ve tried this before and…
Author: Grandma Grace
Rodeo
We experienced every parent’s and grandparent’s worst nightmare a few days ago. Our high school granddaughter had mysterious, excruciating pain. The ER finds a mass. The doctor tells them the C word and sends her for emergency surgery. In those moments of anguish, where do you turn? Do you calm your racing mind with platitudes…
Humbug!
Bah, Humbug! To be honest, that’s how I felt about Christmas this year. In particular, about gift giving. I felt overwhelmed before I even gave it rational thought. I was defeated before I even tried. With 15 widely scattered grandchildren and very limited income, it seemed impossible. So I just gave up. Funny how…
No
I was angry. Why did that medical assistant have to be such a Nazi?! Why wouldn’t she believe me? Grrrrr. I hate conflict. I hate conflict! I try to get along with others. When the assistant refused to allow the test I came for and instead insisted on another, I was dumbfounded. I have a hard…
Self
Husband and I were excited to give a greeting and an update from a mutual friend to an acquaintance of ours. We enthusiastically launched into the news from our mutual friend, but our acquaintance didn’t fully engage. We were disappointed when she looked past our faces and over our shoulders to what was going on…
We’re thankful for good food, family and friends, a roof over our heads, income, freedom, and health. But are we thankful when you’re experiencing trouble? Can we be grateful when we lose our family members, friends, home, our job, or our health? I’m wondering what Thanksgiving is like for those who lost loved ones, homes, and…