Posts from 2019

Menopause goal: Never let them see you sweatJanuary 22, 2019
Who knew that “the change” meant I’d change my outfit in an instant — and then change it back again?
When doing good prevents you from doing bestMarch 26, 2019
(Or why “sharpening your saw” is so important — no matter what your “saw” might be) I had noticed that …
‘Are you doing this because you love me?’April 2, 2019
On a special Saturday morning, I spent time with my grandson saying I love you with every chore. He got it.
Parenting Rule #1: Stop looking the “gift horse” in the mouthApril 23, 2019
I had always wanted children. I simply had no idea that raising them — or parenting them once their decisions were all theirs — could feel so hard.
Shades of Death: When You Lose a Loved One to Alzheimer’s DiseaseMay 29, 2019
When you lose someone by Alzheimer’s, you lose her progressively. Both you and the one you love experience shades of death.
The Final Shade of Death: She Doesn’t Have Alzheimer’s Anymore!July 7, 2019
The eulogy for my mother — but, more important, why the final “shade of death” from Alzheimer’s is joyous for believers in Jesus.
How do you know when something is really broken?July 24, 2019
Isn’t it possible for something to get worse in such tiny increments that I fail to recognize “worse” until it’s completely broken?
Why my blissful new-car feeling lasted just a weekJuly 31, 2019
A lighthearted look at failing to see the light I know. I never thought it would happen either. I got …
This is more disturbing than stepping in gumAugust 7, 2019
I’ll give you a clue. It involves bare skin. You can call me “Sweet Cheeks.” Or “Sticky Buns.” But don’t …
What If You Fail to Be Who You Thought You’d Be?August 21, 2019
This post is about friends who help us to be the person we’d like to be, told through my experiences with both failure and grace.
What I Really Want Is Less of MeSeptember 16, 2019
I search for more in all the wrong places when what I really need is less of me and more of Jesus.
A Cathartic Post in Which I Waste Precious Vacation Moments Stewing Not SunbathingOctober 18, 2019
(Or 6 Ways Vacation Rental Agencies Can Improve the User Experience) Sometimes you don’t “get what you pay for.” It …
Why Put So Much Effort Into a Body That Is Wasting Away?November 12, 2019
If you had to use a fragile clay pot to contain something precious, wouldn’t you take the utmost care with it?
I Am Thankful for All That I Can Take for GrantedNovember 29, 2019
My losses this year remind me to be thankful for what I take for granted. I don’t want to overlook the blessings I continue to have.