I’ve Been Blessed

I just came home from a very long day which started with a funeral–for a young woman who was stripped of the rest of her life by cervical cancer. Even though the entire ceremony was delivered in the Romanian language, I got the message loud and clear: I am blessed; If I am standing here … Continue reading →

It’s Time To Jump, Whether I Like It Or Not

I know it sounds awfully pessimistic, but it seems life has been one big struggle since 2001. Have you ever had that experience where a huge block of your life was entirely off-track? Two major events that year had a real impact on me. One was the death of my Dad in January 2001 and … Continue reading →

If You Just Smile

SMILE (words by Turner and Parsons) Smile though your heart is aching Smile even though it’s breaking When there are clouds in the sky, you’ll get by If you smile through your fear and sorrow Smile and maybe tomorrow You’ll see the sun come shining through for you Light up your face with gladness Hide … Continue reading →

Forever His Little Girl

I love Valentine’s Day. I’ve loved it since I was a little girl and even well into my teens, because on that day Dad would make me feel like I was his one and only little girl. Dad wasn’t much for words and expressing tender emotions, but on Valentine’s Day, he always found the words … Continue reading →

Swimming in the Mud

SWIMMING IN THE MUD: Navigating Life’s Ups and Downs Without Drowning   We have moments of clarity.  We have moments of confusion.  No matter who you are, how good your life seems, everyone has or will have their turn at swimming in the mud. The trick with swimming in the mud is kinda simple… whatever … Continue reading →