A bright red ponytail and flying blond hair edged around the corner of room number 11 in the Children’s Cancer ward. Wide-eyes greeted me as my two precious little girls tip-toed over to where I perched on the parent chair/bed/sofa/storage unit. I hadn’t seen them for over a week: the… Read more“The Difference Hair Can Make”
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In the Midst of Catastrophe and Crisis
When catastrophe strikes and crises arise, caregivers and survivors often struggle with guilt and surreal feelings of isolation and wonder that life moves on around us. Sometimes we are caught so deeply in our own battle that we forget others face different fights. But even harder – we’re bewildered that… Read more“In the Midst of Catastrophe and Crisis”
Unconditional Love – Trisomy 13
When the joy of pregnancy becomes mixed with a Trisomy 13 diagnosis for your unborn child, a mother’s love doesn’t quit. It grows stronger each day that little one grows inside, even when she knows that his birth might also mean his end. I was blessed to teach Hannah, her… Read more“Unconditional Love – Trisomy 13”
Autopilot – the mode of operation for long-term caregivers
Autopilot becomes the way we handle things flung at us as new caregivers. Actually, who am I kidding? It didn’t get easier just because it became longer – in fact, the longer I lived on emergency-ready, life-and-death mode, the grayer my world became. My son was four-years-0ld when we started… Read more“Autopilot – the mode of operation for long-term caregivers”
Happy Father’s Day – from God
Father’s Day – what a fantastic idea! A time to call our dads or send a note or make them something special and let them know they’re loved. On the other hand, Father’s Day – what a horrible idea. A time to miss our dads and renew a sense of… Read more“Happy Father’s Day – from God”
Put a Penny in your Pocket
My dog tugged on the leash as I looked down at the tarnished penny in the road. Should I pick it up? “Put a penny in your pocket, and save it for a rainy day.” My grandma’s green eyes sparkled as she picked up a penny and slid it into… Read more“Put a Penny in your Pocket”
Karma or Grace
Many of us know popular phrases regarding Karma in our lives, even if it’s not our belief system. A few of us have wished Karma to happen to those around us. One or two of us have had our choices come back around and bite us. Karma seems to be… Read more“Karma or Grace”
The Nature of the Beast
“It’s the nature of the beast,” I wrote to Anita in one of our many chats: things pile up in the worst possible ways. The end of the quarter looms a week away – grades are due, finals given, frantic make-up assignments might possibly be turned in by desperate students and/or… Read more“The Nature of the Beast”
Extend a Helping Hand
The first one to lend a helping hand was not the most capable-looking one of the group. She was, however, the most cheerful. She pushed past the line leader and they both stood staring at the creek where my daughter, Karina, and I stood, taking a picture to commemorate our… Read more“Extend a Helping Hand”
Obedience – It’s All in the Love!
High energy, cute and has perfect obedience – – when she feels like it. That’s our new-this-spring mini-Aussie puppy. We love her. But when she doesn’t feel like obeying? She does exactly what she wants. And lately what she wants, is to jump. She loves jumping somewhere near your face. Actually, preferably ON your… Read more“Obedience – It’s All in the Love!”
