Pajamas
Laverne, our caregiver, bought Dad a pajama set for Christmas. It has a pair of flannel plaid pants with a Henley type shirt. Dad looks...
Lydia Again
You may have heard me talk of my sister Carla. She travels from her home in San Antonio about every three months and serves as my...
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...