Tag Archives: Family

I’m grateful!

Posted on December 27, 2011 by

This morning I am grateful. The feeling is overwhelming with its intensity. I sit here and wonder where it is coming from and the answer is a simple one. It comes from within me. My morning started with before the … Continue reading →

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Ageing Parents

Posted on September 19, 2011 by

I’m 42 soon to be 43 and this means I have ageing parents. In today’s world and economy the meaning of that phrase has changed. I help my parents. It is just the way it is. Today it took a … Continue reading →

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Family secrets

Posted on August 8, 2011 by

Dont you love family secrets? Especially when they are finally shared and your reaction is “what is the big deal?” I had it happen this week. The deep dark secret came to light when talking to Mom on the phone. … Continue reading →

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Balance

Posted on July 21, 2011 by

In the shower the other day it occurred to me how important it is to have balance in my life. I was looking at the bathroom and thinking that I needed to clean it. It isn’t horrible, but it is … Continue reading →

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Saturday, July 16th

Posted on July 16, 2011 by

Second full day in Michigan, last day here this time around and Jenn’s birthday. Ry and I are hanging out at the house. Cleaning and playing video games. Guess who is doing what? That 6-year-old cleans like a mad man … Continue reading →

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Friday, July 15th: Jason & life update

Posted on July 15, 2011 by

Back in Michigan for the weekend. With Jenn and Jason at the hospital waiting. What are we waiting for you ask? The okay to move him to the rehab ward! They’ve confirmed that we are dealing with cancer, but he is … Continue reading →

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Help needed: Jason

Posted on July 7, 2011 by

I just got off the phone with Jenn. Jason needs a feeding tube but they can’t get it in due to the muscle in his throat. Please take a minute to send all the healing and strength to all of … Continue reading →

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A request

Posted on June 23, 2011 by

I have a request and if you could take a moment to fill it I would be so very grateful. My friend Jason, who is married to my oldest friend, is back in the hospital. He has been battling a … Continue reading →

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Friday, June 10

Posted on June 10, 2011 by

Today is a good day. I am finding it easy to be in the moment. It is nice for a change. My hope is that I stay in this place this weekend. It may be a challenging one. The summer … Continue reading →

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Time to let some stuff out…

Posted on June 8, 2011 by

This has been a long time coming. It’s time as it keeps rattling around my brain when I need it to focus on other stuff. I’m hoping that by getting it out I find some peace. When Sean died in … Continue reading →

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