There is a place I go when I write. It is not a physical place, though my surroundings do sometimes inspire me. It is not a mental place either. I know how to construct a paragraph, know when to use strong verbs, and how to make transitions. I can do these things, and do them … Continue reading Rise Up

The first step out my parent’s front door greets me with a brisk cold wind in my face. Closing my eyes, I breathe deeply of winter. In through the nose rushes the smell of smoke from a nearby chimney mixed with the chilly air. Ahhh, out through the mouth, I blow stress away. My breath … Continue reading Winter Walk

I know many of you have been waiting for an update. I am afraid the season has had me quite busy, with not much writing time. I have some good news for you regarding Louise and her progress. She seems to be doing much better as far as the falling goes. The physical therapy is … Continue reading Christmas with Louise

Christmas is not the time of year we typically experience silence. It is hectic and frenzied in its pace. Even when we try to cut out some of the activities that surround this most special holiday it seems we still do not have enough time. Silent Night. How long has it been since you sat … Continue reading Silent Night. Holy Night.

Louise got to come to the Christmas production at our church this past Sunday. Many of her former Sunday School classmates came over to speak to her. She said this was the most wonderful day she had had in a long time. She was able to sit for the entire performance which was close to … Continue reading Christmas Update on Louise

Being from the city, I don’t know a whole lot about farm animals. We had horses when I was a kid, but I got all the joy of riding with none of the worry of caring for them. When Bill and I moved our family to Clermont, Georgia, I thought I knew a thing or … Continue reading Christmas Sheep

As I was uploading Thanksgiving pictures from my camera, I noticed a pattern in my last 6 months of photos. Evidently, I have inadvertently become a mountain climber. (Okay, maybe a mountain walker, but you get the idea.) I have pictures from the top of Mt. Yonah, Skitts Mtn., and Sunset Rock among others. Looking … Continue reading Mountain Tops

Yesterday Louise had two appointments..one with the surgeon, and the other with her primary care physician. The surgeon said she seemed to be some better. He doesn’t have a new scan so there is really no new information. He thinks that her vision trouble is not a neural issue, but in her eye itself. If … Continue reading Louise’s Latest Doctor’s Reports

I went by for a visit to see Louise tonight. She was in good spirits, even though she was tired. She had a visit from Helen, her friend of 54 years. It is her only friend that she has kept in touch with since high school days. Louise said it was a good visit even … Continue reading Louise

The family descended. They came from all across the country to be here on this day. Everyone brought something. Food was in abundance. Louise camped out in the living room during the pre-meal kitchen madness. When the time was right, we gathered for prayer, thanking God for life and love. Laughter and eating ensued. The … Continue reading Thanksgiving with Louise