Dad and I talk together pretty often about Mom’s daily condition. We look at her new behaviors and we try to analyze what each one means. Is she getting worse? Is this new? Is she sick or is her mind just disconnected? Melinda and Dad also analyze every moment especially the medical ones. Everything that … Continue reading Dear Friends and Family (2)
Frazier’s Gift
I was cleaning out some files this week when I came across this story. It is one I wrote back when I wanted to be a children's book author, over 20 years ago. It was written before I had ever been to a far-away land, or seen children without parents or homes. It never was … Continue reading Frazier’s Gift
Meek and Mild
Meek and mild. A baby. A manger. Silent night, holy night. Quiet. Calm. Gentle. Words we think of this time of year. A far cry from the God who rolls away stones, but do not mistake meekness for weakness. No, meekness is the secret weapon of God. It is the least expected way of doing … Continue reading Meek and Mild
It’s the First Time
It happened for the first-time last night. We took Mom to a Christmas concert, and after we got her seated she looked at me and asked, “Do you know who I am?” The look in her eye told me she didn’t know who I was and she was wondering why I was helping her. I … Continue reading It’s the First Time
Birthing Day
A young woman set out on a long journey. She rode a donkey. She was great with child. Her companion watched over her and tried to find her a place to rest. To no avail. They ended up in a barn at the appointed time. She labored. She pushed. She cried. She wailed. The baby … Continue reading Birthing Day
Warm and Fuzzy Christmas
I have always loved Christmas. For me, as a child, it was a magical time. Lights, presents, caroling, friends, shows, music, family… all of it, just made me feel warm and fuzzy. As I grew up, I continued to love the warm and fuzzy parts of the season and tried to pass them along to … Continue reading Warm and Fuzzy Christmas
Unexpected Sorrow
A wave of sorrow hit me yesterday unexpectedly, but I have come to recognize grief when it knocks on my heart’s door. I’m not sure if I can say grief is my friend, but I am getting acquainted with the daily visits and finding they are a pressure release…if I don’t slam the door. Grieving … Continue reading Unexpected Sorrow
To the Musicians…
Recently, I gave a compliment to some musicians after an entertaining holiday performance. The response I got back was “Thanks for letting us know the effort means something.” It inspired me to write this blog because I think sometimes we forget to tell them how much we love what they do. I once heard that … Continue reading To the Musicians…
Thankfulness
The rain is pattering on my window and I am thankful. The dogs are snoring nearby and I am thankful. The blanket on my lap is warm and cozy and I am thankful. Being full of thanks does not require circumstances to be perfect. Neither does it require material things. In fact, stuff sometimes … Continue reading Thankfulness
Walking Them Home
I never rode a bus to school when I was a girl. I walked. It wasn’t 10 miles in the snow, uphill, both ways. No, nothing like that. It was a simple, mostly flat, couple of miles. Mom walked us to the corner every day. Then, most of the kids in our neighborhood, walked on … Continue reading Walking Them Home
Michelle's Mosaic 