Bill’s dad, Ray, passed away this week after 92 years of life. He was a man with a generous heart and a twinkle in his eye. The Gunnin charm was born with him and passed down to the generations after; a wicked sense of humor, a quick wit, and always the twinkle letting you know … Continue reading A Tribute to Ray Gunnin
Family
Reunited
After months of being separated and trying to access how Mom is doing via phone calls and zoom, we have finally been reunited! Hurray! We were allowed back in to see Mom and Dad last week and it was like water to our souls. Just all being in the same room brought the comfort of … Continue reading Reunited
Ode to Peanut
I have never particularly liked little dogs. I guess growing up with a German Shepherd, I just didn’t see the point in small yip-yip dogs. They always seemed to me to be more accessories for their owners than animals. Bill’s parents had multiple chihuahuas and toy poodles, and most were cute, but I just … Continue reading Ode to Peanut
Mother’s Day 2020
Seems an odd year. Just about every celebration has been changed in some way or another. Drive by birthdays are the new thing. Zoom graduations are all the rage. Socially distanced weddings are popping up in backyards everywhere. Every possible type of gathering has been repurposed using technology. If nothing else, this pandemic has kicked … Continue reading Mother’s Day 2020
The Greatest of These…
In my life, I have witnessed all the different kinds of love. Romantic love. Brotherly love. Self-love. In Greek, there are many words for love because they have a name for each kind. All of them are types of human love. I have also witnessed supernatural love. It is the kind that can only come … Continue reading The Greatest of These…
Mary Frances Early
My Aunt Betty had a best friend named Mary Frances. She was spoken of at every family gathering as if she was sitting in the room. We met many times because often she was at a concert we attended or at Betty’s house when we were there. Betty told us all about Mary Frances, and … Continue reading Mary Frances Early
Dear Hospital
Dear Hospital, You were created as a place of healing. You exist with a mandate to preserve life. Those who work within your walls are compassionate and desire to help others in the direst of circumstances. They bring health, comfort, and relief to the suffering who have been brought to you for assistance. It is … Continue reading Dear Hospital
A Solitary Path
Caregiving is a solitary path. Watching Dad take care of Mom and even helping him, I can see the toll it takes. She is dependent upon him. We went to a concert together and I saw her needing him. I was right there, but I am not Dad. She seemed to forget how to get … Continue reading A Solitary Path
Compounded Grief
There is an ache in my chest, which wakes my brain. It is not a physical ache, but an emotional one. My brain rouses my eyes and my feet slide out from under the warm covers to tiptoe to my computer…trying not to wake the sleeping dogs. It is a familiar walk through the dark … Continue reading Compounded Grief
Faaaantastic
I spent New Year's Day at St. Joe's hospital in Atlanta. My dad's cousin Jimmy was in ICU, and Dad wanted to go for a visit. Dad, Melinda, and I arrived as life support was about to be turned off, as all attempts for healing had failed. Not what we expected when we were on … Continue reading Faaaantastic
Michelle's Mosaic 