It never ceases to amaze me how much courage cancer brings out in people. It is a fearful thing to have those words spoken over you, and the treatment regimen alone would make the strongest of people tremble. Yet, we do it. We put one foot in front of the other and walk the path … Continue reading Bravery Rises
Author: michellegunnin
Seasons
The light has changed. I noticed it today for the first time. It is no longer the harsh overhead glare of summer, but the soft golden glow of autumn. Looking through the trees in the forest, it is speckled…rays floating down with a shimmer as the breeze blows. It rests on the leaves like flecks … Continue reading Seasons
September 10th
September 10th always brings a pause doesn’t it? Just a quiet moment when we remember what was, and how things have changed, and how crazy the world has become. It is a precursor to the images that will flood our screens and newspapers on the anniversary of 9/11. Tomorrow we will honor those who survived, … Continue reading September 10th
To Tattoo or Not To Tattoo…
Things you should know about your tattooed 20-somethings…They know the arguments against getting tattoos.They are aware that their tattoos will look different years from now.They don’t care about that.They know that placement of ink is critical.They are more thoughtful about it than you think.Contrary to popular belief, most are not inebriated when they get them. … Continue reading To Tattoo or Not To Tattoo…
The Group Home
This blog is a continuation in a series I am writing about my husband’s brain injury. If you wish to read the story in order, go back in my archives and find Begin at the Beginning…all the ones in the category brain injury tell my story. Some are longer than others…they come in chunks of … Continue reading The Group Home
For My Friend Mary
We are losing a generation… the greatest one, I am told. My heart is sad about this because these people are the staples of our world. They are the foundation, and the wisdom. They are the examples of faith, and family...selfless love, and character. This week my friend Mary Knoll died from Parkinson’s disease, leaving … Continue reading For My Friend Mary
You Might be the Parent of a World Racer Who has Returned If:
You might be the parent of a World Racer who has returned if:You made their favorite food…immediately.You realize they do not want to spend every waking hour with you telling you about every detail.You wish they did.You didn’t realize that you STILL had expectations for them even after a year away.You try to let them … Continue reading You Might be the Parent of a World Racer Who has Returned If:
If You Can’t Beat ’em…
I got a tattoo. Wait…don’t go. I have a reason. It started probably 6 to 8 years ago, when my kids…the boys particularly…began talking about tattoos. I downplayed the conversation, dismissing the chatter as kids enamored with a passing fad. Of course tattoos would go by the wayside, I thought. All fads do. In a … Continue reading If You Can’t Beat ’em…
You are Beautiful
I am a writer. I write what God puts on my heart…and today ladies, that is you. Today he says, “Tell them they are beautiful.” Why is it so hard for us as women to believe him? He is not talking about when you lose weight or when you manage to break some bad habit … Continue reading You are Beautiful
First Day
They come with eager faces, and new clothes. They come with nervous almost-teary eyes, and shiny full backpacks. They come with smiles and hugs for their friends. The floors shine like mirrors. The paint is fresh, the rooms are colorful with new paper and themed posters. Teachers look rested after a long summer break, but … Continue reading First Day
