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Cheese Danish Day

It’s been nearly a year since we said goodbye to my husband. I think about him every day and continue to enjoy the memories of our time together even as I miss him terribly. The past weeks have kept him even closer to my mind as I find myself reliving those final 19 days thatContinue reading “Cheese Danish Day”

The Voice of a Child

Last week, my four year old grandson was witness to a very angry neighborhood argument with much shouting and name calling. He, his mom and brother came to my house that evening and I could tell it was heavy on his little heart because he kept mentioning it. I asked a couple of times ifContinue reading “The Voice of a Child”

Oh, MG!

Isaiah 40:29-31 29 He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.30 Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall;31 but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. As the calendar closes in on the 6thContinue reading “Oh, MG!”

Silent Too Long

After finishing Mike’s story through this blog, it seemed to wear me out a bit. There have been mornings when I felt I should share a thought that came during my morning time with study and prayer, but honestly, I feel a bit exposed and vulnerable when I write. But – here I am! IContinue reading “Silent Too Long”

Mike’s Story #5 – The Final Chapter

That’s a bit of a misnomer, because indeed, there is nothing final about Mike’s story. “For this is the way God loved the world: He gave His One and Only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish, but have eternal life.” (John 3:16 NLT) Because Mike knew this verse to beContinue reading “Mike’s Story #5 – The Final Chapter”

Mike’s Story #4 – The Turning Point

This section has proved to be the most difficult to write so far. I don’t know if it’s because it’s the freshest – so I remember more of the feelings, or if it’s because it was such a turning point in his health. Or possibly because this is about when we started seeing the differenceContinue reading “Mike’s Story #4 – The Turning Point”

Mike’s Story #3 – Life Unfolded

Remission – a treasured word for any cancer patient. We had 2 ½ years of remission before leukemia reared its ugly head again. During that time, we started growing our art business. It was such a blessing to work together. We created art objects – mostly using stained glass with automotive parts – but weContinue reading “Mike’s Story #3 – Life Unfolded”

Mike’s Story – Part 2 – Chemo, Remission, Stroke

Stepping back again to September, 2008. We were whirling with new information, experiences, people, doctors. About 60 days into chemo, one day we looked at each other and said “What just happened?” Because Mike’s leukemia was so advanced when discovered, Dr. Elia’s team wasted no time getting started with treatment. The first thing they didContinue reading “Mike’s Story – Part 2 – Chemo, Remission, Stroke”

Mike’s Story

The first creative writing I remember was 1962 – 2nd grade. I told about my dad’s 1931 Model A and how the windshield opened out “just like the windows in our classroom.” The teacher didn’t believe my comparison so at the next open house, Dad brought a photo to show her. (Secretly, I thought sheContinue reading “Mike’s Story”

Spring Cleaning and Gratitude

I have always enjoyed “spring cleaning” so much, that I typically do it 3-4 times a year! Clean and organize closets, dresser drawers, oil/polish baseboards and crown moldings, handwashing seldom used Pyrex and Hall ceramic ware, wash windows, etc. It’s exhausting and exhilarating. This year, however, spring cleaning has gone to a whole new level.Continue reading “Spring Cleaning and Gratitude”