Every family has it’s problems. Some more than others. But, mine? Well it’s ongoing. Never ending. A relative, who is extremely close to me, in her 90’s and very ill. Her time is getting close and I’m hoping it will be peaceful and without pain. I have loved her all my life. My best friend. A person who never judges you, never gives advice, never puts her “2 cents” in. …
Recently I had a Doctor’s appointment for a lingering cold. In the exam he found something that changed the expression on his face. He was listening to my neck. He said he heard a “sound” that prompted him to order tests. The sound could be block arteries that could have a definite result of a stroke. He concluded this appointment by stating that the test would only confirm his suspicions…
Today is my oldest grandson’s 14th birthday. We didn’t have the opportunity to celebrate with him. Last April, was our youngest grandson’s birthday. he was 10 and we didn’t do it then either. Their father, my son, and their mother are divorced. This is a devastating act that sometimes has the harshest negative effect on the children and the grandparents. Our ex-daughter-in-law has remarried, has a little girl and a…
Did you ever think what it would be like not to have a Christmas? All alone on this most beautiful day? There are many, many people, families who will go through Christmas Day pretending it is “just another day”. As you are sitting and enjoying your Christmas meal with family and friends think and give thanks for what you have. Christmas is all about giving. The smiles and happiness that you…
At a certain time in your life you become aware of family. The different personalities, mannerisms, just who these people are. If you’re lucky you have a wonderful family. One who is always there; fun at holidays; love to go visit at their house; enjoy dinners. It’s called love. There are such families that would never hurt you, would be the first ones at the door if you needed them,…