It’s the middle of December. Actually, we are less than 2 weeks away from Christmas. Yes, outside does look like Christmas, the backyard has lights, the frontyard has lights. Inside the tree is up, lit up, and dolled up. All six stockings are hanging by the fireplace. Wrapped up presents are under the tree, but … Continue reading A blah Christmas
Tag: joy
Choose Joy
My mom sent me a text a couple of days ago reminding me of the time when I was about 3-4 years old, we would ride the bus downtown, go to my mom’s favorite store, go to their cafeteria and eat a hotdog at end before going back home. I used to sing hymns on … Continue reading Choose Joy
a dog after a loss
My husband passed away in 2012 right between Christmas and New Year. I was left with our 2-year-old son, our 2 dogs, a mortgage, bills to pay and $200.00 in the bank. My mind went into what was I going to do now, I had no job, I had just graduated from nursing school, what … Continue reading a dog after a loss