Vern begins each morning under the covers, acting like he doesn’t want to get up. And do you blame him? But as adorable as he is, he’s usually picked up and taken to the living room where he finds his next resting location. Observing Vern’s behavior has provoked me to think about what motivates meContinue reading “Lessons of Life”
Category Archives: A Practical Approach to Experiencing Joy
The Autumn of My Life
Recently, I’ve come to realize that life moves in seasons.
When Anxiety Strikes
Anxiety has snuck through the back door like a slithering snake finding its way into the crevices of our home. Anxiety, like snakes show up when you least expect it. When you aren’t looking or are so sidetracked by other “more” important issues. That is where I’ve found myself in the last couple of days.Continue reading “When Anxiety Strikes”
Living with Hope
And I guess this is my season for health issues. What started as a routine annual visit has led me down a path I would’ve never guessed I would be on. My surgery for my thyroid cancer is set for the middle of December. Check and move on. Not so quick. After failing my bariumContinue reading “Living with Hope”
Solace to My Soul
Long empty corridors with a dull yellow color painted from floor to ceiling. A room with no windows or bright pictures opens with a bed center stage. Lights off and a probe with a jelly presses up against my throat. A monitor that glows in the darkness. Images of what appears to be deep watersContinue reading “Solace to My Soul”
A Matter of Perspective
For the last few weeks, Vern has become more in tuned with my needs. He has followed me around and when I sit, he places himself nearby. When I walk outside, his little body waddles next to me. His compassion for my welfare is very touching. On the other hand, I believe this diagnosis hasContinue reading “A Matter of Perspective”
Doors
When I awoke this morning, all I could think about were the doors I was about to enter. Doors, that I never thought I would have to go through. Doors that were securely shut and hoped would never be opened. Our morning began with Jay and I hurrying to get to the doors that openedContinue reading “Doors”
Living in a Blessing
It has been a couple of days to digest my new truth and I must admit that I feel like I’m living in a blessing. Again, I want to preface this with the fact that my journey is unique to me and as everyone has pointed out, if you’re to have cancer, thyroid cancer isContinue reading “Living in a Blessing”
In the Waiting
So yesterday, I received the phone call. Now I knew it must be unwelcome news. Usually, I will receive a message on My chart and go from there. But when I saw the phone number and then heard the voice message, I knew. My husband and I were walking our dog Vern in the neighborhoodContinue reading “In the Waiting”
Fear
Fear is an interesting emotion. When Vern was a puppy, he didn’t seem to have any fears. But over time, he has developed a fear of loud noises. When it thunders, he runs back to our bedroom and hides under the bed. He is inconsolable until the storm passes. My fear developed after I wasContinue reading “Fear”