When I went to bed the night of May 13th, 2012, I didn't know I would wake up alone.  (Although I could argue that I have not awakened as of yet.)  They say that the day before your life changes is just like any other day.  My life, as I knew it over the last … Continue reading Baby Steps

Today is February 14th, Valentines Day, 9 months to the day Sam Bond left this world for the spiritual one.  This special day is one more in a succession that I have spent alone since losing him.  Don't get me wrong, I am not feeling sorry for myself, just noticing the differences that my life … Continue reading My Funny Valentine

It is November 14, 2012, six months to the day I lost my Husband.  These past months have been filled with all sorts of emotions for me.  Emptiness, pain, sadness, loneliness to name just a few.  I am trying to adjust to being alone although it is not easy.  On Monday of this week I … Continue reading On Being A Widow

I must be willing to give up what I am in order to become what I will be.Albert EinsteinDeath is a very scary thing.  I dare say we fear it mostly because we can not bear the thought of leaving those we love along with the uncertainty of what awaits us after we leave our physical … Continue reading A Message From Heaven

Death Comes KnockingSitting here on the deck overlooking the lake, I am painfully aware that my sweet Sam has been gone two months. Sixty days, sixty good mornings, and good nights and I love yous, and at least ninety bowls of oatmeal with brown sugar (he ate it almost three times a day toward the end).Even … Continue reading

Mothers Day.   The holiday was created by Anna Jarvis in 1908 and she promoted it, until 1914 when Woodrow Wilson made it a National Holiday.  By the time she died in 1948, the holiday had been so commercialized, she wished she hadn't  founded it. I became a Mom at age 24, in 1974.  I grew … Continue reading On Being a Mom

We are nearing the two year mark of Sam's cancer diagnosis.  It has taken a serious toll on both of us, most of all Sam of course.  As I've stated many times before, he has a positive attitude that I am sure helps keep him going.  It is an attitude of gratitude.  We were talking … Continue reading The End Of An Era

"There are two ways to live your life.  One is as though nothing is a miracle.  The other as though everything is a miracle."  Albert EinsteinWell here it is, about 10 days until Christmas.  The halls are decked, the tree is up, everyone is looking forward to the big day.  This year is very special … Continue reading ‘Tis The Season (2011)

"Courage is being scared to death...and saddling up anyway."I                                                                                             … Continue reading "C" Is For Courage

Today is September 10th.  Exactly 1 month ago I tried to slingshot myself off the treadmill and across the basement.  After a trip to the ER (shout out to Doc Condon in Allegan)  and lots of pain medication, I am finally feeling a little better...so why not use this anniversary date to start exercising, I … Continue reading T. Bond 1 Treadmill 1