Silver Linings

by | Jul 16, 2017 | Caregiver/daughter, Family

My friend Suzy’s parents passed away recently within months of each other. She shared a quote from her brother, Craig, who told her that during difficult times we all have to “lean into the silver linings.” This idea of leaning not just on our...

Finding Dorothy

by | Jun 28, 2017 | Caregiver/daughter, Dogs, Family

I’m currently living a real-life version of the movie, Finding Dory, the sweet story about a fish with memory issues who sets out to find her long-lost parents. Only this fishy saga is about my Mom and her search for her dear friend, DJ (Dorothy Jean), who I...

Sometimes Love Looks Like Curdled Milk

by | Jun 21, 2017 | Family

Last week a dear friend of mine lost her son. He was young, recently married, and full of life. His death was devastating for his friends, family and community. There is little that leaves you reeling more then the swift and unexpected death of a young person. In an...

Thank You, I Feel 16 Again!

by | Jun 9, 2017 | Caregiver/daughter, Family

Dear Mom, Thank you for grabbing the passenger door handle and stomping on your pretend brake as I took a corner at 25 mph. Thank you for pointing out that the car in front of me had his right hand turn signal on in case I didn’t see it. Thank you for shouting...

Missing pieces

by | Jun 3, 2017 | Caregiver/daughter, Family, Yoga

On the table is a puzzle with the funny face of a dog wearing glasses. Even though much of the puzzle is unfinished, it is easy to imagine what the picture will eventually become. Puzzling gives us an activity to share with my Mom who likes to sit, have a cup of tea...