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The One About the Finger Injury, Birthing Goats, and Green Yarn

My Cousin is one of the most fascinating and beautiful folks I know. Wait.  Perhaps I should start at the beginning. So Saturday night, after a lovely afternoon of painting and then a massive trip to the grocery store, I came home to unload and start supper.  I wasn't doing the best I could do,… Continue reading The One About the Finger Injury, Birthing Goats, and Green Yarn

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Drive Thru Open

This evening on the way home from swim practice, we passed the Taco Bell not too far from our house.  I noticed it was closed the other day--for remodeling, I finally figured out.  The work truck parked outside was a pretty good clue. Tonight their marquee said, "Drive Thru Open." Really? What amazes me is… Continue reading Drive Thru Open

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Perception is the New Reality

When we were sitting in the hospital room in the quiet calm during the wee hours of the morning exactly five weeks ago, Sister looked over her new little bundle  at me and whispered, "I have to take care of me so I can take care of these little ones given to me." That stuck with me.  Her… Continue reading Perception is the New Reality

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A Thank You to Our Nurses With Love

This is Nurses' Week.  It is my pleasure to send out a big hug and many thanks and a virtual cup of coffee with a fresh Krispy Kreme to each and every nurse who has touched our lives.  We have been blessed by your kindness, your skills, and your dedication to what you do.  Thank… Continue reading A Thank You to Our Nurses With Love