A new approach. I hope you like it.

Sometimes, new is good. I hope you’ll overlook the fact that I am reposting. I wanted to see what this looked like. Maybe I’ll post something like this every end-of-month, so in case you didn’t read a post, they are all in one place.

So, what do you think?

Besides, trying something new is good, right? And considering it’s the end of the month, it works out well.

silhouette of tree during sunrise/new

Plus, I like being able to see my posts this way as well. It’s been two months of reflection and sorting things out. Mental health, identifying the truly important, and relationships. Some pretty heady subjects. But what else is there to do in these two dark, cold months?

Now, I contend with this Afib diagnosis. I’m having a hard time adjusting to the medications. But I try to see things in perspective. It’s not terminal. It’s treatable. Perspective certainly helps. Besides, I’m an overcomer in Christ.

I hope you have a great weekend and blessings to each of you.

  • dream of my mom

    when dreams will never come true

    As I sit and watch my mom, it’s like she’s only sleeping and will wake up any moment and ask for coffee. We’ll sit and enjoy our coffee together. I’ll ask her what day she’d like to go get her flowers to plant. “Hey, mom, why don’t we repaint your outdoor furniture this year.” Later… Read more

  • exercise and depression

    When medicine doesn’t cost us anything

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  • What my mom is listening to as she leaves us slowly 

    Wanted to quickly share with you. I’m sitting by my mom’s bedside just watching her breathe.  Yesterday I thought about her southern heritage and how much she loves her gospel music. So in a moment of inspiration yesterday, I downloaded some songs I remembered her saying she liked.  Here’s her playlist: It’s titled simply, MOM.… Read more

  • grief

    Saying goodbye is hard/about my mom.

    My mom probably only has a few days left. Late yesterday afternoon, as her caregiver and I got her ready for bed, I took some extra time to apply lotion to her body and massage her a little. I kissed her goodbye and told her I loved her. She said, “I love you, too”. That’s… Read more

  • Kindergarten Roundup

    This is written by my daughter. I want to share it with all you. Our little Lukie is quite something. Read more

  • other people's drama

    When insomnia can be a good thing

    I woke up in the wee hours of the morning and couldn’t get back to sleep. What I did next is important. But first I need to point out that insomnia is often a trigger and a symptom of depression. When I couldn’t get back sleep within about thirty minutes, I decided to get up and go downstairs… Read more