Welcome My Beautiful Gardenias

Welcome My Beautiful Gardenias

Welcome My Beautiful Gardenias When my Gardenia bushes start to bloom I know summer is not far away. It’s been a little cool, so they are a little slow—but they are beautiful. I have them everywhere in the house, and the smell is delightful. However, my allergies...
A Note to the Recently Bereaved

A Note to the Recently Bereaved

A Letter to the Recently Bereaved Dear Friend, I want you to know that the way you are feeling today – alone, lost and sad beyond measure, I have also felt, and still feel many times. However, I also want you to know that this awful all-consuming grief may...
You Have a Purpose

You Have a Purpose

You Have a Purpose…We All Do 2018 March-April The hardest month of the year for me has just passed! Whew, so happy it is over. I guess we are “lucky” to have both Mandy’s Anniversary and Birthday in one month… I’m here, and happy about it, ready to face...
Thankful For The Little While

Thankful For The Little While

Thankful For The Little While 2018 Jan-Feb I want to thank Alan Pedersen for something he has taught me. I believe I was already there, however, he opened my eyes. He taught me it is no longer about how our sweet Amanda died, it is about how she lived. Sometimes I...
Reflecting on 2017

Reflecting on 2017

2017 Nov-Dec As I sit and think over 2017 (is that really the truth?) I realize it has been a wonderful year with two more months to enjoy. I will admit that time seems to be going faster and faster with each additional wrinkle. However, I’d have it no other way. When...
Memories from TCF National Conference

Memories from TCF National Conference

Memories from the 2017 TCF National Conference 2017 Sept-Oct Summer is over and now we are heading (faster than I’d like) to a new year. We had lots of good and not so good packed into three months. I imagine everyone can say the same. I am just not certain if I...