Tag Archives: women

Prayers

Posted on August 4, 2010 by

Make Me Brave for Life God, make me brave for life: oh, braver than this. Let me straighten after pain, as a tree straightens after the rain, Shining and lovely again. God, make me brave for life; much braver than … Continue reading →

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The Dress

Posted on June 14, 2010 by

Each night before I fall asleep I stop for a moment and think of my sister in the nursing home.  I think of her lying propped up by pillows, the rubber catheter her constant companion.  Lou has found a place … Continue reading →

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Pinwheel Fever

Posted on May 10, 2010 by

Another evening of bone crushing exhaustion from the day’s events.  So much of what is happening right now is all about transitioning.  Transitioning from a place of health to one of illness; moving from home to a therapeutic nursing facility … Continue reading →

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Pain Crisis

Posted on December 30, 2009 by

My cell phone has never been more important to me than today. It is 2:45 in the afternoon and a battle is being fought here in my childhood home. I’m following the orders of hospice nurses Flo and Suzanne. I … Continue reading →

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Smoking

Posted on December 30, 2009 by

Loulou’s feet are like these shiny brown blocks of putty some lunatic sculptor tried to mold into feet. She shuffles around on them like a marionette who’s strings have gotten tangled and can’t straighten up. Tonight I have dried her … Continue reading →

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Discoveries

Posted on December 28, 2009 by

I’m discovering some interesting things about my sister.  Just little things really, but some of them I never knew before, never noticed. She likes to eat tater tots as a midnight snack. Her favorite bubble bath and lotion  scent is … Continue reading →

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For Lou-lou

Posted on December 18, 2009 by

Another Eva Cassidy video.  For my sisters because I don’t want any of us to be afraid.

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secret addictions….

Posted on November 12, 2009 by

I admit that I love me some GaGa.  Oh yes I do.  Domestic bliss video for November.  Crank it up.

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Depression Cooking

Posted on October 31, 2009 by

It looks like this is video weekend! I have been watching a series on YouTube that I really enjoy called Depression Cooking with Clara.  The woman is 91 during the first season, and they have her cooking all kinds of … Continue reading →

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Today’s Mission: Planning Me Time

Posted on October 15, 2009 by

Most women do too much. We are required to make doctor or dentist appointments for ourselves, our kids and sometimes our husbands not to mention the many errands we run for the same people as well as the endless rides … Continue reading →

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