Family, Gratitude, Quotes

The Best Days of My Life

Twenty-three years ago today, March 17th, and twenty-six years ago on March 25th, were two of the best days of my life. The day my boys were born were the days I learned what it means to love completely and unconditionally. Each day spent with my boys from that day forward has been a "best" day. When my… Continue reading The Best Days of My Life

Alcoholism, Faith and Spirituality, Family, Gratitude, Quotes

T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday

The Week's Top Three: 3.)  A brilliant pink cloud hanging in the evening sky. God's hand print. 2.)  Learning limits on what I can take on and how to say "no" so as not to take away from my family, writing time, or recovery maintenance. 1.)  Watching both of my boys working in my older… Continue reading T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday

Family, Gratitude, Quotes, Writing

T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday

My top three for the week: 3.)  Watching my 22-year-old son play in a soccer tournament. I love to watch him play. His speed, skill  and agility are delightful to watch and I'm so proud of him. 2.)  Opening the door one evening to find my 25-year-old son and my 16-month-old granddaughter standing there, both… Continue reading T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday

Faith and Spirituality, Family, Gratitude, Quotes

T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday

My top three for the week: 3.)  My faith giving me confidence that my dear friend Guy is home with Jesus after a long, brutal struggle with liver cancer. He's home and free. 2.)  Amazing friends who make the journey of life so much sweeter. 1.)  Unhurried time and conversation with each of my boys individually,… Continue reading T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday

Family, Gratitude

TGIF – Gratitude Friday

Top three things I'm especially grateful for this week: 1.) The warm glow of lamplight and the soft flicker of candlelight on a cold evening. 2.) The soothing absence of sound and bright light after a period of sensory overload. 3.) My two grown sons on a trip together in Las Vegas, spending good quality… Continue reading TGIF – Gratitude Friday