Monthly Archives: September 2023

Holding Hands Part 2

Dear Reader: I have marked September 28 as my turn-around day… the day I reached out to God again. I had woken up early to call my oncologist’s office to ask for a anti-nausea medication and then received notification it … Continue reading

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Showing Up, Trusting the Journey, and Embracing Faith Over Fear….

Dear Reader I have a confession… I am completely bored with myself! Me, Myself, and I! I am ready to be around people… hear funny stories … some jokes… so if you have heard a funny one lately please please … Continue reading

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My Favorite Things…

Dear Reader: Had an epiphany yesterday… why weren’t my symptoms matching my ” sick” feelings… when it comes to this mysterious ” bug. I did have the classic flu signs, took all the standard medications and got in and out … Continue reading

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What’s Going on? ……..

Dear Reader: This little virus actually looks kind of cute but believe me nothing cute about it… I have had now two coronavirus tests…one last night that Tommy performed and the first one a few days ago that Mandy did…and … Continue reading

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We All Fight Our Own Darkness and We All Must Produce Our Own Courage…

Dear Reader: When this title visual popped up the other day… it made me pause to reflect. Courage to fight our way out of dark situations has nothing to do with feelings. It is the act of doing something what … Continue reading

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Some Birthdays are Big Celebrations… Others Memorable… Filled with Gratitude

Dear Reader: Since I spent Saturday and Sunday mainly by myself( not wanting to risk giving anyone else the flu) it gave me lots of time to recognize the far-sighted gift of God that He shares with us. I awoke … Continue reading

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Falling Thoughts on Lasting Impressions…

Dear Reader: With a lot of time on my hands the past few days… it has given me a special gift… to do a self-assessment on myself… (long overdue I might add.) And guess what? Me, Myself, and I are … Continue reading

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Autumn Whispered to the Wind, ” I fall…but always rise again.”

Dear Reader: Dear Reader: Another God Wink… as soon as I read this… I thought ” Exactly… every time we fall and wonder if we will rise again… God assures us we will.” Why do we put ourselves through these … Continue reading

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Learn to be Kind to Yourself…

Dear Reader: Can’t believe I am still riding a strange roller coaster… still feeling chills, fever -just downright lousy. Mandy came and gave me the coronavirus test and it came back negative… I was so happy… so it had to … Continue reading

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Hoping for a Different Ending

Dear Reader: I feel like the last couple of day… I have been on an elevator ride. Right before I left Brooke’s Monday I suddenly felt so tired … I took a little nap but by the time I got … Continue reading

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