Today, my sister, Kathy, reached the first quarter-mark of her pilgrimage in Spain, on her eleventh day of hiking the Camino (Frances) de Santiago. She passed through the Basque lands and is starting into the wine country. The countryside has … Continue reading
My father has lost his two best friends recently, three weeks apart, on either side of Christmas. Being of the same silent generation, none of them knew of each other’s failing health, so these losses were shocking. Like the loss … Continue reading
Sarina and J.T. Baptista, in My View from Heaven, A Boy’s Story of His Journey to Heaven and the Purpose of Life on Earth, gave a fascinating, easy to read introduction to our souls’ activities in Heaven and on Earth, … Continue reading
Dad has been on hospice care at home for nine months now. Last spring, we were expecting him to pass on at any time. He could barely swallow, and it seemed he would choke TOO much or quit eating because … Continue reading
Another Thursday for me to splurge on myself, woo hoo. The day itself was spectacular, bright blue skies (up in the mountains, anyway) and little wind. There was enough snow to be sparkly, but none on the road. Perfect! Stunning … Continue reading
With Dad’s strength virtually gone and his mental acuity fading, my emotions careen between sad acceptance and mad impatience. I feel so sorry for his losses, yet expect him to come to terms with the “new normal” despite his lack … Continue reading
My most effective therapy and favorite way to relax and find joy is to walk in expansive, beautiful, quiet natural environments. Living with my father in Nederland, Colorado or with my husband in Fairbanks, Alaska, I can just walk … Continue reading
Today was a quiet, undemanding day. Hallelujah! I can indulge in some private time while Dad naps. My sister, Kathy, has arrived in Paris by now and is heading to St. Jean-Pied-de-Port, on the French side … Continue reading
Thursday is my other day off. Dad’s caregiver Shannon comes earlier. I must drive all the way to Denver, to the Denver branch of the Taoist Tai Chi Society. My husband David found their school in Fairbanks 11 years ago, … Continue reading
You may not have noticed this 😉 , kind reader, but I mentally process while I write. Kathy and I come from two long lines of undemonstrative families, and we both developed habits of writing emotional letters of … Continue reading