The Wall

We have all been there.   Individuals who seem to build a fort around themselves.  It is a “come here, go away” dilemma. Well, I will tell you this forty-eight year old woman is too old for that play.   You see, you either want to have a relationship or you don’t.  For me, there…

One Last Visit

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Truly, some of the only times I seem to be able to catch up with those I don’t normally see is at a funeral.  Collectively gathered because of one person.  You hear the common phrases, “we need to get together” or “I only get to see you at…

One Last Visit

Truly, some of the only times I seem to be able to catch up with those I don’t normally see is at a funeral.  Collectively gathered because of one person.  You hear the common phrases, “we need to get together” or “I only get to see you at funerals”.  Then everyone goes back to their…

The Tough Choice

For the last couple of weeks, we have been providing palliative care for our fourteen year old black lab named Hallee.   It is an emotional roller coaster coupled with uncertainty.   The good days are slowly being outnumbered by bad days, so the question is hanging over us……when do you let go?    Her…

Standing on the Sidelines

As football season begins, I am spending a lot of time standing on the sidelines.  Watching Bryce run around as the trainer, allows me to not only be proud of the hard worker that he is, but the respectful nature that he goes about doing his job.   As he grows older, I am more…

Calling Home

Every once in a while, I am drawn back to my childhood when a thought, a smell, sight or sound reminds me of simple times.    This morning I was beckoned by the smell of fried apples.  My mother used to make them as a side to her delectable fried chicken.   I have been…

Graceful Exit

Recently, I was accosted by a long time friend imploring my senses to resume a mutual relationship.  It wasn’t a warm and fuzzy exchange rather a blunt and harsh attack.    I am not one who is usually surprised by much, but this particular situation warranted me to feel anything but confused and a tad…

On The Horizon

There has been a lot of transition going on in our home.    Bailey has embarked on his last year in the public school system, so there are a lot of unknowns regarding his future as an adult with Down syndrome.  Then, our oldest dog Hallee is moving toward her final days.    It has…

It’s A Good Day

Have you ever had a day where you simply bask in the perfection of it?  Yesterday was that kind of day for me.  My community outreach project that I facilitated reached completion and it was featured on a local new show.   All those who worked tirelessly to help create an haven for eight special…

Sense of Obligation

A recent interaction gave me an opportunity to ask myself some hard questions.   While out to dinner I was approached by a someone that I have known most of my life.   Our relationship had drifted, not because we don’t care for one another, but there was a wedge put between us by various…