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Boots
God is in front of us like a boulder in the middle of the highway. Do I usually see and recognize His plan? No, I do not. My husband and...
Dec 16, 2019


Sighing
Some of us do this thing when life is hard and there’s nothing we can do about it. For whatever it’s worth, I, Pat Durmon and retired...
Dec 2, 2019


Beyond Me
Beyond Me (in memory of Karen Hayes) Mindlessly scrolling, a familiar photo pops up with the death announcement of the queen of skinny...
Feb 4, 2019


Shock Can Last for Days
It’s late evening when I hear about a high school classmate’s death. I learn via an email. My reaction is Whaaaat? Thinking I’ve misread...
Jan 14, 2019


In Honor of Cannas and Jim Barton
I am numb today, so I am up early and looking for my yard shoes. I’m not outside, because I want to beat the heat. Today it’s all about...
Jul 9, 2018


The Death of a Parent
I remember when working toward becoming a mental health counselor, I heard a professor say, “You can only go as deep with a client as you...
Jun 4, 2018


When You Love Someone Who Has Dementia
A little headache. I’m wondering if it’s barometric pressure. A sunny day, then boom! a cloud and sudden splats of rain, then the...
May 28, 2018


Dementia and Alzheimer’s
I’m sharing a poem today. It was written by Bob Hicok. I came across it days before my support group met. (I facilitate a support group...
Mar 12, 2018


Quiet Grief
All I know to do is wait. Wait, pray, ask for help, and hold these feelings. I messed up on the computer. It means my pictures,...
Feb 26, 2018


Suffering and Love
I’m circling like a buzzard in a parking lot at a funeral home. I need a place with plenty of space. (I have depth perception issues.) My...
Oct 16, 2017
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