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 Belt
The Miracle of Life
“When I die, and I assure you I am going to die…I want you to sue this hospital for everything they’ve got. Promise me.” I spoke these words to my husband with all the seriousness of a woman in hard labor. I was convinced that I was dying and though he knew I was not, … Continue reading The Miracle of Life
Survival
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 Survival
A River of Words
It seems to me there are a lot of words floating around that bring negativity these days. The political and economic climate is affecting everything else, and the words spoken are an indicator of where things stand. What I mean by that is that the words we speak can lift up or tear down. They … Continue reading A River of Words
A New Definition
The official definition of a veteran is someone who served their country in the armed services. However, I think this definition is lacking something significant. Heart. It does not express the sacrifices service men and women make. It does not demonstrate their love for country. It does not reveal their dedication to serving citizens, or … Continue reading A New Definition
Refuge
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 Refuge
World Geography
I never had geography in school. I am not sure how that happened exactly, but I hardly noticed. In fact, because I was not at all interested in anything outside my own world, I was thrilled that somehow I had escaped the torture of reading a world map. Honestly, for many of my childhood years, … Continue reading World Geography
A Trip to the Indian Market
In an attempt to broaden my cultural culinary skills and to expand the horizons of those interested, I started the Around the World Club. For a donation, I create a meal from each country to which Hannah has traveled. So far I have been able to find delicious recipes and the food has turned out … Continue reading A Trip to the Indian Market
Empty Spaces
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 Empty Spaces
Little Red Flags
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 Little Red Flags