A Caregiver’s Walk

Posted on July 27, 2010

The soothing voice wafted through the family room, up into the dining room. I knew what time it was and decided to join them. I entered the room and heard Paula, Mom’s companion, reading out of Hebrews 12: 1-3:

“Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside [...]

Monday’s Musings on Tuesday-My Refrigerator I Have Loved, My Dishwasher I Have Hated…

Posted on July 13, 2010

“I hate you!” I scream into the cavern of my brushed-steel dishwasher. “What do you do around here but take up space, drink gallons of vinegar and eat literally loads of dishwashing detergent! And what do I have to show for it? Cloudy, soap-caked dishes, that’s what! Why don’t you grow up?” I heave the [...]

Monday’s Musings on Thursday-Food From Heaven

Posted on July 2, 2010

Can’t seem to get the hang of that Monday Musing thing. Okay, though. Blogs happen all week, don’t they?

Right now, I’m sitting with my feet propped up on a retro chaise lounge in the most famous coffee shop in the world. Big Band music plays in the background while a plethora of people order [...]

Mothers Against Bad Dishwashers—Monday’s Musings

Posted on June 22, 2010

I’m antagonistic toward my dishwasher. Just the other day, I caught myself opening the door and yelling into my stainless steel appliance for its lack of cooperation and downright rebellion.

I’ve had teenagers, I don’t need a dishwasher hanging around the house, eating dishwashing soap and vinegar like it owned the place. Sleeping when it [...]

A Caregiver’s Walk-Monday’s Musings

Posted on May 17, 2010

I received three Mother’s Day Cards this year. Two from my adult children, and one from my mom. She thanked me for being a good mother. I saved it.

Whenever we go places, she introduces me as her mother. That role now belongs to me. I remind her to change her Depends. I take care of [...]