AS I SEE IT

Physical therapy has improved strength

We have all heard the phrase, “use it or lose it.” I’m beginning to understand the truth behind those simple words.

Start of summer holds special joy

Summer is almost here, it arrives on my daughter Beth’s birthday.

Husband’s vision is better than ever

Mom was right. As usual. She had told me long ago that cataract surgery was nothing to be afraid of.

Dandelion stood out among perfection

I have a serious case of garden envy. We attended a garden fair this weekend. As we passed bed after bed of carefully chosen flowers and assorted plants, I marveled at how well-kept the areas were. Every one had a different assortment of plants in bloom.

Keeping in touch with photos is quick, easy

I like pictures.

Visitors and stories made it a good week

Last week was a good week. It began with Mother’s Day. I couldn’t bring myself to visit the graveyard. I miss my mom so much and I simply couldn’t face knowing I can’t see her.

Flower’s name made it hard to resist

Who can resist a plant with the common name of Pigsqueak?

National Nurse’s Week ends with birthday

This is National Nurse’s Week. It began on Saturday, May 6th and will end on May 12th, which is Florence Nightingale’s birthday.

Many May Day traditions are forgotten

Happy May Day. Oh, wait, we don’t celebrate May Day. Happy winter is over day? Go ahead and plant the rest of the garden day? There has to be something to celebrate.

Family time was spent sorting photos

My brothers came for a visit on Sunday. The younger one, David, and his wife, Apryl, unloaded several totes full of pictures they had been storing since Mom died. My other brother, Michael, and his wife, Diane, joined in as we went through the boxes.

Day after is good for sales and planting

Today is one of my favorite days. It is the day that all the leftover Easter candy goes on sale.

Flower flats bring flood of memories

I made the mistake of pushing my cart through the newly-opened garden department of a nearby store. Most of it was bare but tucked into a corner were tiny blue and yellow flowers. I touched the soft petals and was instantly lost in a memory.

Chores change, but life continues on

In a few short days we will celebrate our wedding anniversary. A couple of weeks ago, when my husband had his heart attack, I wasn’t sure he would be here to celebrate with me.

Husband is healing after heart attack

“Get up! You have to take me to the hospital right now!” That was how I was awakened last Monday morning by my husband who was sitting crumpled up on the side of the bed.

Signs of spring are different for everyone

We made it through another strange winter. Thankfully, it was warmer than usual, although the grey skies did nothing to alleviate the winter doldrums.
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