Posts tagged gratitude
Visits with Grandma
June 29th, 2010
Yesterday I had the pleasure of spending time with my grandmother. At 96 years old, she is a marvel to me. She insists on staying as active as she can although she admits that some days it would be much easier to stay in bed. “If I let myself do that though, honey, I might [...]
Community
June 22nd, 2010
Several times during the summer, my neighborhood stages small concerts on our Village Green. Last Saturday we were treated to fantastic local talent, beautiful weather, and an evening of picnics and fellowship during the show. My husband Dean and I visited with neighbors, all of whom we are honored to also call friends, and watched [...]
Support
June 11th, 2010
Today I was honored to meet an extraordinary caregiver at a lunch gathering in my neighborhood. This amazing mother of seven children (two biological and five adopted) moved from a quiet life in Idaho to Haiti several years ago. She and her husband, after traveling there to adopt their twin boys, felt compelled to make [...]
Duty
June 8th, 2010
Yesterday I spent the day in U.S. District Court. Not as a plaintiff or a defendant, but as a prospective juror. I received the summons early last month, began planning for the time that I might have to spend in service, was called to report, did report, and then spent five and a half hours [...]
Family Ties
June 4th, 2010
Coincidentally, in addition to working together to found Caregiver’s Touch, we are celebrating the birthday of each of our first sons this week. Birthdays are, for many mothers, a time to reflect on the year that has passed (often with such haste) as well as an opportunity to anticipate the years ahead (surely coming with [...]
A Day of Thanks and Remembrance
May 31st, 2010
It is the VETERAN, not the preacher, who has given us freedom of religion.
It is the VETERAN, not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press.
It is the VETERAN, not the poet, who has given us freedom of speech.
It is the VETERAN, not the campus organizer, who has given us freedom to assemble.
It is the VETERAN, not the lawyer, who has given us the right to a fair trial.
It is the VETERAN, not the politician, who has given us [...]
