A record of the incessant and trivial chatter running through my head.
Yearly Archives: 2010.jpg) We are preparing. All of us. It’s just four days away and we’re getting ready. The turkey is defrosting in the refrigerator, assignments have been given, grocery list has been prepared and items checked off one by one. To-do lists are being written and phone calls exchanged. . . Can you do this? Do you […]  Today I sat with a woman who has had a huge impact on my life. An incredible woman whom I have sat with for several hours every month for the past five years. She is my supervisor. This lady is so much more than a supervisor, though. She wears the hat of encourager, guide, mentor, […]  I really, really like to take pictures. Have you noticed? There are so many things that happen during the day that you miss out on because you are working really hard to provide for us. . . and I hope the pictures make you feel like you were there. Like today, for example, when the […]  I remember when I wanted to be a Cheerleader when I grew up. Really, I did. I must have been about four. I was certain that was my destiny. I couldn’t wait to adorn myself with skirt and pom-poms and yell, scream and cheer on my team. Later, probably around age 10, I was certain […]  Another day comes to a close and I retreat to the comfort of the silence. I cover myself with the soft threads of my afghan blanket in hopes of calming the thoughts that are swarming through my head. As I sit, I stare at this blanket that has been a part of my home for […] |
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