Laughter truly can be the best medicine. My mom has had quite a year and she will tell you if you visit her that it has not been easy. A failing hip led to a move from an independent living house to an independent apartment Continue reading →
With Mother’s Day approaching all of the focus typically turns to mothers and their impact on our lives. Gift ideas start popping up in newsfeeds and the race is on to find that one perfect gift for that special mom. Regardless of your relationship with Continue reading →
My niece Carla is a pretty amazing young lady. Not only is she a skilled and compassionate licensed counselor in the schools she also manages to be a pretty amazing wife and mother to my great niece Harper. In between working, taking care of the Continue reading →
I have had the privilege of spending some great time with my mom over the past few weeks as she recovers from her hip replacement surgery. I have been staying in her apartment and have managed to get a few things straightened up and cleaned Continue reading →
Coming to you live from Sebring, Ohio where I am keeping mom company as she heals from her hip replacement surgery. She is fortunate to be able to be in the rehabilitation center that is connected to Copeland Oaks – the retirement community where she Continue reading →
I have been feeling a bit nostalgic these days. I think it is the holidays that makes me think back to my own childhood. I had a really good childhood. I know not everyone can say that and I am happy that I am one Continue reading →
A hanger. A simple item used to hold clothing. As I worked on cleaning out my closet, taking out so many clothes that I no longer wear or need I noticed this little hanger at the end of the row. It was empty. It has Continue reading →
Last week I spent a little time with my mom. It’s been kind of a rough summer for her and I hate that. In July we helped her move from her house in the retirement community to a two bedroom apartment in “The Big House”. Continue reading →
In my life it is all about family. I can not begin to imagine my life without my family -immediate and extended. It is really what keeps me going some days. This past weekend was dedicated to family. Chris had business in Ohio so I Continue reading →
As I was helping my mom move and clean out a few things a few weeks ago we ran across some quilts on her quilt rack. The apartment she has moved to is a bit smaller than the 2 bedroom house she lived in and Continue reading →
