I faced the new year with a mix of hope and fear. Hope that I could figure out ways to accomplish my goals. (What are worthy goals, anyway?). And fear that I’m too old, too stuck in old ruts, too lacking in courage and resources to move past the roadblocks. Do you ever wonder why…
Afterwards There’s Cookies
On New Year’s Eve, Husband got a call from a lifelong friend. His friend’s heart was so full of gratitude and hope that he just had to tell someone. His twenty-something son had called to let him know he’d be home for New Year’s Eve. Why the rejoicing? Because other New Year’s Eves the young…
Forward
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…
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…