Husband’s parents are almost 92 and 91 years old. They’ve been married for 71 years. Their bodies aren’t what they used to be. Several months ago his mother injured her back which severely limited her normal activities. Somehow she managed to keep doing basic household chores including cooking, but the price she paid was high. …
Deception
Have you ever unexpectedly fallen into a conversation with someone who is determined to convince you of something? They may be quite persuasive and even charismatic. Part way into the conversation you started to hear some things that made you vaguely uncomfortable but you were intrigued and curious. Yet something just seemed off. Perhaps…
Shining in the Dark
Why can’t they see that their behavior is destructive and will hurt themselves and others?! What good does it do them to destroy their own city? Or why would you favor people who are your sworn enemies and betray a nation that is your ally? Why would you side with those who hate the idea…
Little Things
Dear Husband has been waiting patiently for the Fall rains to start so he can sow grass seed on spots in our lawn where the grass was destroyed by small rodents called voles. He has already carefully filled their holes with dirt, bought the grass seed and now just waits for the rains. Normally, the…
Our Choice
Dear Readers, This month marks five years since this blog began during which to my knowledge I haven’t missed a week. But I got to eat some humble pie this week! You didn’t receive this blog at the normal time because there was a technical glitch in my send-out software. I simply couldn’t make…
Celebration!
It was a wonderful weekend of savoring family. We gathered in our daughter’s hometown to celebrate her completion of cancer treatment and her 42nd birthday. It was a fun mask-erade party. She has bravely pushed through nine months of radical surgery, intense chemo, and extended radiation. . . all that pain and misery with a…