Without Change, There Would Be No Butterflies

Without Change, There Would Be No Butterflies

Without change there would be no butterflies When I heard that my heart was touched forever, in a good way. What a perfect time to hear that, year number eleven with Mandy gone. My beautiful butterfly. I remember how we used to approach February Fifth… with great...
New Normal

New Normal

New Normal “Throughout our lives we walk our own paths, crossing others, and walking along with them.” Ten years ago, three months after our daughter Amanda died, Bob’s cousin and wife lost their son Eric. I was driving home from Melbourne when Bob called...
Where Does the Time Go?

Where Does the Time Go?

“‘Where Does the Time Go?” Holidays are over and 2019 is here. I hate to repeat myself, but where does the time go? Last year was a great year for me. I put into perspective so many things that had gotten askew over the past years. I’m excited about 2019 —...
The Gift of Purpose

The Gift of Purpose

The Gift of Purpose Our daughter Amanda was always very positive about her future … and what I mean is that she knew what was happening to her, and where she was going. Very rarely did she cry and complain about her situation. She knew she was dying, and she knew...
Love is Bigger Than Us All

Love is Bigger Than Us All

Love is Bigger than Us All Do you ever have moments where suddenly something you have pondered over and over suddenly becomes very clear? An ‘Aha’ moment. I had one the other day as I was riding back from Melbourne to Harmony. More in a minute. Us “old...