Something died in my refrigerator. And I can't find it. The search has begun. There is not much in there because we have been away. But the offending odor must be discovered. So I do what any self respecting mother does; I go to coffee with my girl friends and leave this on the chore list for the girls. When I return, the girls have complied with my request. (And I didn't find anything tucked under my sheets. I checked) I did get a glare from the 17 year old. It had left her speechless. What I was unprepared for was a few days later when I saw something ... View Post
Stepping Over Despair Into Gratitude Day #24 of Thankfulness
I shut the light off at the bottom of the stairs. Our travels brought us home late. It is now the wee hours of the morning and there is laundry and book work. There is also hot coffee. But no milk or eggs. The wind is howling and the rain vacillates between hail and soft pattering. Before I shut off the light, I glance at his door. The reminder each day; so hard. I shake my head with the remembering. It is so hard. If I am not careful, the pull of grief will drag me under. The piercing pain and heartache; all ... View Post
