The Sock Episode and Faith

The Sock Episode and Faith

Working in an assisted living facility has its moments of funny and weird situations.  Some of the residents with worsening dementia can come up with some odd antics or off the wall comments.  One such afternoon I was trying to finish some assessments when I received...
I Remember

I Remember

The atmosphere in the kitchen was tense.  Once again, his anger had taken over and the storm on his face showed that there was more to come. Her body tensed as her heart rate increased getting ready for a fight.  Why can’t we have a normal disagreement with a healthy...
You Don’t Know What You Got Until It’s Gone

You Don’t Know What You Got Until It’s Gone

The air nipped at my exposed skin as I hurriedly shoved my arms into my coat sleaves.  After starting up the car I glanced at the dashboard where it read 32 degrees outside.  An inward shiver propelled me to press the seat warmer button to high.  I didn’t care if my...
May We Never Lose Our Wonder

May We Never Lose Our Wonder

Sometimes our mail comes late.  With the days being short during the winter months I often end up taking a trek down the long driveway to my mailbox after dark. One night I walked out my front door with a flashlight secured in one hand and the other clutching my coat...
Where There Is Space There Shall Be Stuff

Where There Is Space There Shall Be Stuff

When I was a girl, my family would make several trips to Eastern Washington to visit our relatives.  We knew the routine, bring your stuff out to the garage and dad will load it in the car.  I was always amazed how my father could pack the car and get all our stuff in...
High Hopes for a Better Year 2021

High Hopes for a Better Year 2021

“2020 don’t let the door hit you on the way out!”  As far as I’m concern, year 2020 can go into oblivion and never ever be seen again!  Kids in the future will have to endure an entire school year of History class devoted just to the year 2020! – Internet meme Can we...

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