My mom has been with us now for almost 3 weeks, and she leaves tomorrow. I always get sad and a little depressed when I have to say goodbye after a visit. Add to that, my husband is leaving at the same time for a trip (for the Reserves). So, all the pretty Christmas lights are gone, my mom will…
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Objects in Mirror
I had to drive 2 hours one way to pick up my parents at the airport in Chicago. I really don’t mind driving, except when I’m sleepy, which was the case on the way. So I was working hard to find ways to keep myself awake. Some worked better than others of course, but as I was searching for the…
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To Bed, To Bed!
My oldest child is sick. She has a nasty cold and cough and is just downright miserable. I know, in all my mom wisdom, that she needs rest. Can I convince her to go to bed early so she can get the extra rest her body requires for healing? Nope. I’m not sure what she thinks she’ll gain by staying…
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Blessed Quietness
As I sit and type, there is no sound in the house except that of my fingers tapping the keys and the gentle hum of the refrigerator. I cannot tell you what a blessing that is to me right now. I am not usually one who cares for lots of quiet, but there are times when my ears, my mind,…
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First Post on Here!
Well, blogger world, here I am. I’m intending to make this blog (as opposed to my xanga one) more of a daily journal of my life. It won’t be deep, or particularly thought provoking, but it will be honest and open.Today is Wednesday. Emily’s birthday was Sunday, and I still feel like I’m living in a fog because of being…
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