Tag Archives: Blessings

Blessings from Pain

Posted on April 12, 2016 by

I’m sure you have heard others reference the saying “turn lemons into lemonade.” It implies taking something bad and turning it into something good. Our pastor challenged us to think along those lines but with a different twist. When something … Continue reading →

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I Like Ours Better

Posted on April 6, 2014 by

There’s always a lot of hype that surrounds holidays, and Valentine’s Day is certainly right there keeping pace with all the rest. It’s supposed to be a day to celebrate your love for one another in some special way with … Continue reading →

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Thus the Week Before Christmas

Posted on December 18, 2013 by

Thus the week before Christmas and all through the house Not a creature was stirring not even my spouse A small Christmas tree had been placed on a stand So he could “see” Christmas from his power wheelchair The last … Continue reading →

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How am I Thankful? Let Me Count the Ways

Posted on November 9, 2013 by

I’m ashamed to say that I often use this blog to vent.  When I’m tired and discouraged, I find it therapeutic to talk it through on this blog knowing that there are those out there who have gone through the … Continue reading →

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Take Care of Myself? LOL

Posted on November 2, 2013 by

I read an interesting article on the Caregiver Space this week which has led me to think a lot of taking care of myself and why I don’t.  The article was called “6 Reasons Why Caregivers Don’t Self-Care (the way … Continue reading →

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So This is What a Day of Freedom Feels Like

Posted on September 22, 2013 by

My daughter approached me during our vacation and asked if I would be interested in speeding the day with her “escaping” from our caregiving responsibilities and just doing what we wanted to do.  She knew I usually worked on the weekends … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday to Me!

Posted on August 7, 2013 by

T0day is my birthday.  I’m a grand ole 56 years young or old depending on which joint is aching and how much sleep I have had.  Usually, I do not pay much attention to birthdays.  My children are grown and … Continue reading →

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