Monthly Archives: June 2011

No matter how many times the hands turn ’round the clock, “it” does not seem to get easier. They say “it” gets easier with time. Clocks just remind me how much time has passed and bring me glaringly back to … Continue reading →

The turns seemed easy enough, normally my navigational skills lead me in the right direction. Using landmarks as my guide, I find my way home with very little effort, but tonight the landmarks seemed unfamiliar. I no longer knew where … Continue reading →

There’s a place that has become a center for calm waters. It seems as if this place stands still in time. While my life continues to whirl by, it remains the same. Different people trickle in and out of this … Continue reading →

Dear Dad, I know that each day we are all closer to arriving back home with our Creator, but I can’t help but be reminded of you each time I drive up Oak Street. I can’t help, but scan the … Continue reading →

“Somedays are better than others,” replied the girl in response to a caring soul who wanted to know how she was doing. However that day, the girl was not experiencing one of the better days. She awoke, physically feeling beat … Continue reading →

What is strength? Is it the ability to lift a weight? Is it simply persevering? Is it quick healing? Is it a lack of showing emotion? Why is it that when someone has run out of tears, we reply “You … Continue reading →

As I drove the Silver Falls’ highway today, windows rolled down, I took in a deep breath of fresh air. The memories flooded back to me of summers not too long ago when life was much simpler, when I was … Continue reading →

Some little girls spent their time coloring beautiful pictures, practicing exquisite penmanship, and learning to cook. I, on the other hand spent my time dreaming. As I laid on a blanket in my backyard, I dreamed of changing the world. … Continue reading →

During my dad’s viewing, my sister-in-law shared with me words that I will never forget. She said “Your dad’s eyes sparkled when you spoke.” It wasn’t until that moment that I fully realized how much my dad cherished our relationship. … Continue reading →

Dear Dad, There’s so much I would share with you if you were here. For starters, when you asked me about my day, I would answer with more than “It was fine.” I would tell you about the interview I … Continue reading →