This morning I had breakfast with my son’s fiancee. We talked all about upcoming wedding things. She is so carefree and not stressed about anything. She said that the day will be what it should. And while something unexpected may come up, it won’t change the purpose and celebration of the day. She has such […]

Tonight I went to dinner with my friends who I worked with years ago. The group still meets at a restaurant once a month. Some people were at my mom’s funeral, but I had missed several months of the get togethers, so it was good to see everyone again. I was met with hugs, words […]

Sadly, things turned quickly for my mom the other day and she is at the end of her life here on earth. While it is not unexpected, it is still difficult to see her continue to suffer as she finishes this race well. I told her today how brave and strong she is and that […]

We had another sleepless night last night. First thing this morning I was able to talk with our Hospice nurse and we decided on a new medication strategy. Then I got a call from our caregiver company that our normal person wouldn’t be able to make it this afternoon. They did send a replacement for […]

Psalm 46:11 “Be still and know that I am God.” This verse has been very meaningful to me for many years. Tonight was particularly challenging and I remembered this Psalm. It was a reminder that He is God, that I am not, and that He has everything under control for our good. I Found God […]

My mom and I were straightening up a bit today and came across a book called, “What Music Means to Me”, by Richard Rejino. It was written by a friend’s former boss when she worked at a music store. It is really a compilation of reflections by various ordinary musicians, young and old. As we […]

I knew it was going to be a mild day today, so I planned on trying to get a few Christmas decorations out. When my mom and I talked about it, she was pleasantly surprised to learn that we had already mailed her Christmas cards and wrapped the gifts. First thing this morning, our neighbor […]

Today I saw a thoughtful, beautiful quote to ponder as we head towards Christmas.

We had a particularly rough night with my mom last night. Both my sister and I were up with her for 2 hours as she was frightened, angry, and very confused. We tried all the distractions and redirecting that we could think of with very little effect. Finally after an additional dose of sleep medication […]