Passage To Finding Me: My Journey Home.
Join me as a fellow traveler on this journey
When my family and I decided to take a cruise to Alaska, excitement was not the only emotion that climbed aboard. There was joy, of course. I pictured snowcapped mountains, enormous glaciers, peaceful waters, and scenery so beautiful that even my camera would struggle to capture it. Most of all, I imagined sharing those moments... Continue Reading →
Some women collect shoes. Some collect handbags. Apparently, I collect medical equipment. At last count, I had four leg braces and four walkers. Eight pieces of equipment—all designed to help one pair of legs cooperate. You might wonder why anyone needs four walkers. Believe me, so do I. There is the everyday walker, the backup... Continue Reading →
Yesterday I celebrated an anniversary. There were no balloons.No cake.No fancy dinner reservation. But believe me, this anniversary was worth celebrating. I have gone one full year without a fall or a broken bone. For most people, that might not sound like something you put on the calendar. For me, it is HUGE. My poor... Continue Reading →
There comes a point when you get tired of trying. Not tired of living.Not tired of hoping.Just tired of trying so hard to make everything work. Trying to make people understand you.Trying to keep everyone happy.Trying to fix relationships you didn’t break.Trying to be strong when you’re exhausted.Trying to become the person you think everyone else... Continue Reading →
There was a time in my life when I thought simply making it through the day was enough. Wake up. Check the boxes. Handle the next problem. Go to bed. Repeat. From the outside, life looked normal. But inside, I wasn't really living. I was surviving. The truth is, surviving isn't the same as living.... Continue Reading →
Finding Contentment in Your Circumstances I used to often think contentment will arrive when life finally cooperates. When the diagnosis improves.When the bills are paid.When the relationship heals.When the children are thriving.When life feels easier. Quietly convincing myself that then I’ll be content. But contentment has a funny way of refusing to wait for perfect circumstances. Contentment... Continue Reading →
