Mondays with Mom

A daughter’s journey through caregiving

Newsletter

Tis’ the season for lengthy, family newsletters from those who still participate in the annual Christmas card exchange. Often the letters include photos showing...

Bird Soup

Mom loves to tell stories. With the right question, she can talk for a long time. It doesn’t always make sense, but she’s animated and...

Easy

When my children were small, I was always envious of other mothers who told me of their “easy” babies. Their babies slept through the...

Mondays with Mom: Write

From time to time, I will run into one of you. You are the readers who occasionally let me know that I’m not shouting...

Pink

Mom loves colors - all colors - but pink seems to be the color of choice these days. She has several nightgowns that she...

Puzzles

I love to do jigsaw puzzles. I don’t know where the fascination began – I can only assume somewhere in my childhood. I don’t...

Amy

We have a new caregiver, Amy. She’s been a wonderful addition to our team of caregivers. I cannot express how grateful I am for our...

Pray Without Ceasing

Mom’s relationship to God has always been a very close one. Until it became too confusing for her to read, she dedicated a part...

Performance

Mom has sung all her life. She loved being a part of choirs in church and her community. She was a soprano except for...

Dust

I hate to dust. My house is in constant need of dusting since we have many animals who live inside. I think my house...

Sewing

Each week as I write, I sit at a little round table in the kitchen area right next to Mom’s recliner. Often she is...

Plans

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord. (Jeremiah 29:11) It’s about that time of year – time to begin making...