Caregiving
Her Mother With Alzheimer’s Sang ‘Silent Night’
Dementia had taken away so much from her mother and her family. But at the Christmas Eve service, she realized their faith would see them through.
God’s Abiding Presence
“Hey, you around?” I texted my friend Jennifer, who was also my manager at the store ...
Putting Things in Perspective
“I’m ready,” my mother called from her room. “Fold your blanket. I’ll be ther ...
Stop the Stigma
The theater lights came up and my husband smiled as the credits rolled. Even though he had been ...
Good Food and Good Love
Old Sarge, as my dad was called, never complained about the physical indignities he suffered as P ...
Letting Go
I knew my daughter Danielle would be okay, but would I? Danielle had told me about her ...
Smiling the Smile
“Here! Put this up. And get me a drink!” Mom said a little more harshly than I hoped she mean ...
How Do You Plan to Connect With Others Over the Holidays?
Social interactions are crucial to our health and happiness, especially during this season.
Life’s Storms
I can bend, but I won’t break! This became my mantra after reading about how palm trees have th ...
5 Ways to Move Past Caregiver Denial
It’s not easy to accept that a loved one is dealing with dementia. From educating yourself to hiring respite care, here is how to come to terms with a difficult diagnosis.
A Divine Nudge Healed This Mother-Daughter Relationship
How an inexplicable urge to return to her hometown mended her difficult relationship with her mother.
Necessary Transitions
“After two years, I was screaming inside my head. That’s when I finally knew it was time for ...
Beauty Spots
My mother-in-law Stevie encouraged me to buy a painting. The gold frame held an image of a baby g ...
Your Strengths May Become Your Weaknesses
My husband, Bob, stood there, angry and immobile. The load of free bricks I was collecting for ou ...
Inspirational QUOTES
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Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying 'I will try again tomorrow.'
