Month: April 2008
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The New Shape of Normal
Anyone who knows my mother knows she does not sit still. She is a Matriarch-o-holic, bakes up a storm, volunteers for everything, has a wild garden, is a neat freak, and has a million adoring grandchildren around her… But when…
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The Rose
The Rose Bette Midler Some say love, it is a river That drowns the tender reed.Some say love, it is a razor That leaves your soul to bleed.Some say love, it is a hunger, An endless…
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Gathering Wisdom
I feel compassion from those of you who have left comments on my blog, especially during this time with my father's illness. Many of you have experienced a similar journey, and your reflective remarks on life, love, growing older, letting…
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Stand by Me
Today marks 75 days that my father has been in the hospital. 75 days he has been in bed, I never saw my father in bed before this moment. 75 days that he has not been at home or walked…
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Awareness is a good tool to have in One’s Pocket.
"We miss more by not seeing, than by not Knowing." Sir William Osler To look beyond and hear the song within the soul- to…
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Eau de Vie
"Dear Corey" the email began. Followed by, "A steady flow of love to you." "Let it pour!" I laughed, and then felt refilled in a blink of an eye! French Husband you are too much!