When Memories of a Deceased Loved One Come Up
When memories of a deceased loved one come up, I respond in different ways, don’t you? Last week Friday, I went into a grocery store that had an autumn display of red, orange, green, and brown leaves, pumpkins in different sizes, and a variety of apples in a basket....
How to Move Out of the Land of “If Only I Had . . .”
Do you live in the land of “if only I had . . .”? If you live in that land, you are not alone, but you don't have to stay there. How can you move out of the land of if only I had . . .? Yesterday, a news reporter talked about people who chose to stay in Florida...
Can You Learn Lessons While Homebound During Sickness?
Learn lessons? Can you learn lessons while homebound during sickness? Yes. When I stopped my fight against sickness, I learned three lessons. Although I had learned them in the past, a recent illness refreshed my memory. The first lesson you can learn while homebound...
I Hate Being Sick! Don’t You?
I hate being sick! Don’t you? As I look at my calendar, I hate being sick because I see the events I’ll miss. I had looked forward to them. That’s why I scheduled them. If you’re an extrovert, you probably also hate to miss events you’ve looked forward to. If you’re...
When Shame and Guilt Impact Your Life
When shame and guilt impact your life, you probably hurt someone you love. Look at three ways to restore the situation and your well-being.
Spark Old Memories in a Loved One with Dementia
Spark old memories in a loved one with dementia? Yes, you can. Recently, I made an emergency trip to see my dad, who has dementia. I feared he wouldn’t know me or remember anything. Can you identify with that feeling? However, instead of fear, I experienced a week of...
God Will Answer Your Prayers
Confirmation? What can you do when you long for confirmation that God answers prayer? Have you struggled to know what to do? I have more than once.
Power Plans to Make Mother’s Day Easier for You
May these power plans make Mother’s Day easier for you. Countless triggers flash across your eyes or penetrate your ears. Let’s look at the plans to empower you.
When a Parent in Assisted Living Asks, “When Am I Going Home?”
What do you say when a parent in assisted living asks, “When am I going home?” If you’re on the phone, you can hide the expression on your face. You can also wipe the tears without that parent seeing you. Dad’s short-term memory has deteriorated because of dementia....
