Many years ago, my husband was choral director at a local high school, and one of the songs he chose for the Christmas concert that year was titled “The Twelve Days AFTER Christmas.” It was a cute song that the kids loved to sing. The first line went like this: “On the first day afterContinue reading “On the First Day after Christmas”
Category Archives: Holidays
Five Minute Friday – GREEN
It has been a wonderfully long and fun-filled day, and I am finally getting to my Five Minute Friday assignment. Enjoy! The first things that came to my mind were: “It’s not easy being green.” – Kermit the Frog “Green Eggs and Ham” – Dr. Seuss “I want a green birthday.” – Will Ayers, myContinue reading “Five Minute Friday – GREEN”
Finishing 2020
If I keep to my regular schedule, the next blog post I write will be on the day after Christmas. Here is the list of possible topics if I want to write about Christmas today: What if this is my last Christmas? What if this is hubby’s last Christmas? What does Christmas mean to me?Continue reading “Finishing 2020”
Keep Making Memories
Sometimes I get lost in my own thoughts while analyzing life. Sometimes I get bogged down under the weight of making all the decisions in our household. And sometimes the way ahead does not seem clear. At those times I also go back to what I know to be true. Regarding this blog, I keepContinue reading “Keep Making Memories”
Is Thanksgiving Over?
As the fall decorations came down last night, I noticed that many of them said “Give Thanks”, or “Happy Thanksgiving”, even though they have been up since early October. I love this time of year when the leaves change, and we remember to give thanks to God who made us. Looking back at previous blogContinue reading “Is Thanksgiving Over?”
A Call For Ideas
Good morning, readers, I know it is unusual for you to hear from me mid-week, but a reader has asked for suggestions for what to do in a particular situation, and she can use our help. She writes this: I am at a loss about what to do with my hubby now that he’s inContinue reading “A Call For Ideas”
We Did It!
We knew the day was going to be a long day, but not THAT long. We knew hubby was going to be tired after having to engage people that much in one day. But I didn’t realize how tired I would be also. But we really wanted to go. Was it worth it? OH YES!Continue reading “We Did It!”
Holiday Thoughts
Today I’m thinking about 2 things – decorating my home for the holidays and giving gifts. It’s possible I might be a little behind in both of those tasks, but I’m not worried. Living with a spouse with a chronic disease means that sometimes there are more pressing matters. I hope even that sentiment encouragesContinue reading “Holiday Thoughts”
Giving Thanks, No Matter What
With Thanksgiving only 2 days behind us, I am determined to be thankful today even though I got very little sleep last night, there are dark clouds moving quickly overhead, and I haven’t purchased even one Christmas present yet! I am thankful for life, for a comfortable home, for a loving family and friends whoContinue reading “Giving Thanks, No Matter What”
How Do We Do This?
Over the last few years, I have been asked questions like: “How do you do this? How do you keep a good attitude while caring for someone with a disease like this? How do you keep going? How can you stand it, watching your spouse lose mobility and vitality?” There is no simple answer. NoContinue reading “How Do We Do This?”
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