Today is a bittersweet day for me. For you see it is 9/11, a day forever emblazoned in our memories eight years ago. It is also the day my first grandchild was born 12 years ago.Sam and I were eating supper when we got the call that Max was coming into the world. We dropped … Continue reading We Remember

We all lament getting older. I know that is not a very profound thought, but as I am approaching sixty at supersonic speed, I find myself reflecting on the history that has been made in my lifetime.I can remember at my Grandma Stedge's funeral at the age of 92, how we marveled at the changes … Continue reading I’ve Looked at Things From Both Sides Now

OR The Power Of PrayerFor darn near the past five years, I have been hoping and praying that somehow we would be able to move back home to Michigan. We found ourselves in the Pacific Northwest in 2004 due to a job change for my Husband, Sam. Telling ourselves that it would be an adventure … Continue reading "Hey You’s Guys, We’re Moving To Chicago!"

As we headed back west from our visit to Michigan,(after I let go of the car bumper in an effort to keep us there), I decided to make the best of it and pay special attention to the scenery along the way.By the time I had whipped myself into shape, we were in Iowa. This … Continue reading Like A Prayer

During our recent trip back and forth across the country there was one sight that struck me with awe every time it came into view. It was not the majesty of the mountains, or the beautiful rock formations or the mighty rivers, it was, the wind turbine.Why, you may ask, am I so enamored by … Continue reading The Wind Beneath Our Wings

We pulled away from my Mom's house at approximately 3:45 am on Monday morning. One would think it would be easier every time I said goodbye, but it is more difficult.My Grandkids are growing up. Max is a 'tween now, but he still puts up with my hugs and kisses with only an occasional "Oh … Continue reading The Best Laid Plans…..

At exactly 3:37 a.m. Saturday morning, June 20th, we pulled out of our driveway and headed east to Michigan for a 4 week vacation. The dogs came along due to the fact that kenneling them would have bankrupted us and we are almost there anyway. So we loaded them in the Jeep and took off … Continue reading America The Beautiful

"Well there goes another one," my eight year old son exclaimed in a rather here we go again tone. Clearly he was keeping track of my love life and his comment cut me like a knife. I had just told him that Sam and I were taking a break from each in an effort to … Continue reading The Questionable Proposal

It was mid January of this year, when I finally decided I had enough of being 50 pounds over weight and began a serious attempt to start losing weight. I dusted off the treadmill, broke out the diet entrees, put my head down and started the grueling process. The hardest part is portion control and … Continue reading The Not So Incredible Shrinking Woman

I ventured out and attended Mass this past Sunday. It seems I am on an every other week schedule lately. For some reason at times I can't make myself get up and go. (My get up and go, got up and went). Seriously, at times I think, "what's the use?" Obviously these are times I … Continue reading God Chose Me