Category Archives: Personal

When I get into my sock drawer, it is always full.  However, it might not have a single pair of matched socks.  I will find short socks, long socks, white socks, black socks, dress socks, athletic socks, and a few … Continue reading →

I have three daughters, two of whom are at driving ages.  Today one of their classmates was involved in an accident.  He was driving and a person on a scooter pulled out in front of him.  The person had to … Continue reading →

To be blunt, I have not been a pleasant person for a while.  I have been rather  angry with the changes in my life.  This has created tension between the Shepherd and me. About a week ago, the Shepherd ordered … Continue reading →

My youngest was assigned a short story writing assignment.  Weeks ago I suggested she write about a girl whose mom had a brain tumor.  It is something she knows about and can add the emotions and insights to the story. … Continue reading →

There are 21 steps to get to my bedroom.  There was a time the Shepherd was wondering if we would have to sell our house because I could not walk the stairs.  I learned how to manuever the stairs though. … Continue reading →

When I was finishing junior high, I asked my youth minister, Craig to sign my yearbook.  He requested that I leave the yearbook with him and allow him to look at it first.  The next day I picked up my … Continue reading →

I was released from Rehab today feeling the most hopelessness about my future.  Essentially I was given the comments/assessment that I will fail in a college setting.  When the experts speak, one must give them credibility.  I feel more hopeless … Continue reading →

It is nearing time for the third surgery.  I have been home from rehab for a couple of weeks.  I have not been a very good wife for Derrick.  He is patient with me, but I get so frustrated not … Continue reading →

I am learning things about how my brain is functioning.  I seem to remember more if I am in motion… going for a walk for example.  It is good to know. I can look at things I am writing and … Continue reading →