So…today is my Oma’s birthday. I miss her…her voice, her soft skin, her stories… I wish that I would’ve taken the time to appreciate her more…and to *know* her better. She was a beautiful woman. Everyone who was blessed to know her would tell you how kind, how giving, how funny she was. You knowContinue reading “Time is invaluable”
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Five years already?
Today is five years since we lost my grandmother. I’ve been so emotional…just raw. Elsie and I had an enigmatic relationship. She wasn’t ready to be a grandmother. She had a daughter who was nearly five when I was born. I didn’t know these things. I just failed to understand why she held me atContinue reading “Five years already?”
Dragon slayer
So, yesterday was one of the most difficult days I’ve had in a long time. At one point I felt like Jim Carrey in Bruce Almighty. There’s a scene where he feels like God has destroyed his life, and he challenges God to bring it on. I’m totally paraphrasing and probably remembering wrong…lol…but that’s whatContinue reading “Dragon slayer”
Aching heart
My heart really hurts today. Today, one of the greatest people that I have known passed away. I’ve known him for about 32 years…one of the kindest, funniest, most caring men that has ever walked the face of the earth has entered into eternity. He wasn’t my father, but he was certainly my second father.Continue reading “Aching heart”
Strength
I guess God thinks I’m strong. Because He keeps piling stuff on. Good news first. Mom only has three more radiation treatments. She is getting her energy back, and more importantly, she’s got her spunk back. I spent last night at the parents’ house, and it was so night just to sit around and talkContinue reading “Strength”
Hard decisions
When I signed up to be an adult, no one told me all of the nuances and responsibilities. I think that perhaps a handbook should be formulated to let you know that one day you may have to make decisions that, in the long run, are best for people but that, in the short time,Continue reading “Hard decisions”
Growing up in faith
I always considered myself an empathetic person…I thought that I understood people’s experiences and circumstances even though I had never walked a mile in those shoes. Boy was I wrong. I’ve talked to people who had relatives who have cancer. I really thought that I understood since I had two grandparents who had cancer andContinue reading “Growing up in faith”
Life is funny
It’s the holiday season…do de do… It feels like an entire lifetime since I last wrote something here…maybe it has been. My mom had her second treatment today. I spoke with her, and she sounded pretty good. She was good last time until she got the shot…that kind of knocked her out a bit, butContinue reading “Life is funny”
Thanksgiving wildcards
It’s ironic to me that this week is Thanksgiving. So much to be thankful for…so many wildcards in the deck. I’m looking forward to the short work week followed by a whole 7 days out of the office. I may have the shakes by next Wednesday, though…lol I’m thankful that I’m going to be withContinue reading “Thanksgiving wildcards”
Whirlwind of a life
There are so many things going on right now that life feels like a whirlwind. I don’t know whether I’m coming or going…but for some reason, I’m kind of…calm? Mom’s having surgery this Thursday. I think she’s more frightened for this surgery than her last one. I don’t know why. She’s just emotionally lower thisContinue reading “Whirlwind of a life”
