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Day to Day, Family, Thoughts

I Need Guidance

I’m at the hospital hanging out with my father-in-law. He seems to be doing better. I’ve been up here a few times and am a regular at Starbucks, the cafeteria, the crappy coffee machine in the ICU waiting room, Robert’s ICU, and the Emergency room. Navigating the halls between all these is not intuitive. I…

Compassion, Death, Family

Life in the Raw

As my father-in-law slows down to the end of his life, I have conflicting thoughts. This may tie into my lack of compassion post; maybe not. I’m sitting beside Robert as he struggles to stay alive. My mind wonders. When will I be on the beach again? I’m watching Modern Family, pretty funny. I took…

Family

Alzheimer’s Disease or Dementia Daily

It’s a journey that seemed to begin one day while I was sitting at a stop light. I had just passed my mother-in-law and she was coming up beside me in the next lane. I was looking forward to her stopping at the light right next to me so I could blow my horn and…

Faith, Family, God

My Dad

My dad wasn’t a big roll model in my life. For the most part he was absent. When he was present, he was more of a buddy than a dad or even a father. Until today, I’ve been able to accept him has a friend but the mere thought of him as my father brought a flood…

Family

Almost Midnight

My daughter is landing as I sit here with the other parents. The leadership conference has ended. I should expect my fifteen year old’s outlook on life to be radically different after four days of meetings in Orlando. Right? Tomorrow morning I expect she will start feeding the cats. Any commands from me or her…