Writing is something that has always brought me joy. Taking pen to paper or tapping out words on a keyboard are tools I have used to process the experiences in my life. The good. The bad. The ugly. For the past several months, I have chosen to keep the thoughts in my head. Rarely haveContinue reading “From Martyrdom to Mindfulness: Embrace Gratitude”
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A Thief Called Dementia
Wide awake at 3 am. The dogs are hogging the bed. My husband is snoring, and my right foot is dangling off the side of the bed as I hug my pillow to keep me on the mattress. I realize my body is hovering on the edge like a coin on the coin drop machineContinue reading “A Thief Called Dementia”
Joyful Celebration With a Side of Worry
I often hear it said that the days go slow, but the years go fast. Those words are hitting me hard today. Emily will be twenty-three this week. I can’t help but reflect on how fast the time has passed. It is hard to believe we have been on this journey for so long. IContinue reading “Joyful Celebration With a Side of Worry”
Conversation for Change 