When I had my first baby, my heart grew three sizes. I had no idea before that moment that the heart was expandable. I had never felt this kind of love before. It was big and all consuming. It resulted in joy overflowing and even on hard days it didn’t diminish. So much so, that … Continue reading Happy 1st Birthday!
Author: michellegunnin
For the Women
Fall is my favorite time of the year, which means October is probably my favorite month. The leaves are changing…reds, yellows, oranges. The humidity is low. (Hopefully) There is a nip in the air. The mountains are a mosaic of color. The light is golden. And there is pink everywhere. Wait, what? Pink? Yep, pink. … Continue reading For the Women
Welcome
I am so glad you are here! Since you are new to Michelle’s Mosaic, I will introduce myself. I am a retired teacher and a lifetime educator. I am a mother of 4 grown children and a grandmother to 1 grandson. I am a wife of 38 years. I am a woman of faith. I … Continue reading Welcome
BIG Weekend
This weekend is a BIG one regarding our book. We were interviewed yesterday by Teepa Snow who is a dementia care specialist. Teepa’s care strategies and techniques look at what is known about brain function and changes that happen with various conditions and integrate that information with therapeutic approaches. Her company is called Positive Approach … Continue reading BIG Weekend
Western NC
I feel like Western NC is an extension of my home. Having been in and around the NE Georgia mountains my whole life, it is only natural for this mountain-loving girl to have explored beyond my own mountains into those of NC. I have traveled the Blue Ridge Parkway numerous times. Gone to the Craftsman’s … Continue reading Western NC
Helene
The devastating pictures from Helene have my heart breaking this morning. Some of my favorite places have been completely destroyed. I know this storm affected many states, but the crisis in NC and Tennessee is the majority of what I have been seeing. All of Western NC is cut off from the outside world. No … Continue reading Helene
Update
It’s no secret Mom and Dad had quite a remarkable love story. It was in no way perfect, but their dedication, commitment and love for each other was unmatched. Since Mom passed, the number one question I get asked is, “How is your Dad?” That is understandable, since their story was well known and since … Continue reading Update
Caught by Surprise
Our new book is gaining some traction and we have been invited to speak in different locations. Our first presentation was for a group of Parkinson’s patients and their caregivers. I was a bit nervous, but excited to get this book into the hands of caregivers who need it. I made the drive to Greenville … Continue reading Caught by Surprise
Prayer Chair
I inherited Mom’s prayer chair. It is a fluffy upholstered seat that hugs you when you sit in it. It has a matching ottoman for my feet. The fabric has a white background with a floral pattern of blues and greens. A soothing place to sit. Next to it, is a table with a family … Continue reading Prayer Chair
Apalachee
I have sat in a shadowy classroom, cowered in corners, and pasted on a smile, as if a shooter drill is no big deal. I have dried tears and assured scared children that I would not allow a shooter to get past me to get to them. During my career, shooter drills were not my … Continue reading Apalachee
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