Why is it so hard to be present in my own life? Hmm…
I’ve been reading about being present in your life. What does that even mean? Then I started making a few observations of my own. Maybe you can relate. Present – Something we give or receive. Present – To introduce or bring before. Present – Here. Present – Now....
It’s Nice to Meet You – A Letter to My Friends
Dear Friend, I found a new yogurt, new to me anyway. It’s a full-fat, French-style, yummy yogurt packaged in a cute little glass jar. And on the underside of each foil lid that looks like fabric, there’s a different message. Cute, right! My message was Enchanté. The...
Anticipatory Grief
When I learned that this week’s Five Minute Friday Linkup prompt is GRIEF, I thought I’d share this section of a longer post I’ve been working on. You can find the full post on my Confessions of a Caregiver page. I recently spent time exploring and...
Confessions of a Caregiver Episode 11 – Preparing for a Hard Winter
Work Now to Improve Your Life Later I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again, being a caregiver is hard. So work now to improve your life later. Just like wildlife prepare for winter, you can prepare yourself for what might otherwise be a long dark...
Maybe A New Pair of Glasses Will Help
When we think of something being canceled, it’s usually related to a disappointment. We don’t like it when plans get changed without our say so. Don’t mess with my plans! STOMP! STOMP! STOMP! Plans have been messed with, friends, and that’s not...
Confessions of a Caregiver Episode 10 – I Can’t Wait!
I can’t wait! We hear that all the time at our house. My sister, Michelle, gets something on her mind and won’t let it go. Michelle loves to go out, but that’s been tough for all of us this year. It wasn’t any different for the special needs day program she...
Adjusting Your Perspective When Life Changes
Colossians 3:23 Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. Some of us aren’t so happy with what we are doing. That could be your day job or a life situation that feels like the job you never wanted. Take online...
Giving Your Best Response in The Days Ahead
Well, we woke up this morning, and nothing has changed. Not yet, anyway. In the days ahead, we may see the change some of us are longing for, but one dreaded by others. Is that the critical focus of your day? I wonder if there isn’t something more important. Look,...
Pray and Cast Your Ballot
That’s all we can do, right? Pray and cast our ballots. God is in control of all outcomes, but we do have the free will to choose a candidate. I guess that’s where the praying comes in. Thank You, God, for giving us that gift. Let’s not condemn the...
