It may sound strange to some but the recovery was just as hard as the illness. The pain my husband had was terrifying and we would never say that his recovery was harder than that, but the recovery was difficult in different ways that were as challenging as many other things we had been… Read More When the Dust Settles – after they are well
We enjoyed our walk along the Virgin River in southern Utah I love our daily hikes together. So many people wonder how we can find time alone with six kids in our camper. It is not always easy and we don’t always get to hike for an hour, but we find those moments that can… Read More Love Story – time together
I have been dieting for the last 1 1/2 years. I had a lot of baby weight to lose and some weight from medication I was on. So, when I dished up this piece of pumpkin pie over the holidays, my kids thought I had lost it! It sure tasted good! Little cheats here and… Read More Excessive Eating – sometimes worth it!
While working on my newspaper articles I overheard my eight year old say, “Only kill the ……. guys!” The ……. was either white or black, I couldn’t quite understand everything he was yelling. I began to listen closely to find out if he said, “Only kill the black guys!” Concern crossed my face as I… Read More Prejudices
Life on the road is just that – Life on the Road. Many aspects of life do not change because we are traveling. There are meals to be cooked, dishes to be done, vacuuming the small floor space daily, laundry, schooling, baths, clipping toe nails, playing, paying bills, catching up on paperwork. Our views always change… Read More The View From My Front Door
Faith – we all have faith in something. Faith in God. Faith in Evolution. Faith in a friend’s companionship. Faith in our love with our spouse. Faith in a teacher’s knowledge. Faith in a doctor’s diagnosis and treatment. Faith in there being a tomorrow. Faith that the earth will keep turning. Faith is the substance… Read More What do you have faith in?
The country is on the upward climb out of the steep cliff of financial ruin that has been plaguing the United States and the world for years. (Mesa Verde National Park – Balcony House Tour) I woke up this morning to the great news that Wall Street is on the rise, and not just a little bit,… Read More Climbing up the Financial Ruin Ladder
Taking the Menopause Bull by the Horns!Taken while we were in Ft. Worth at a bull riding event. It was about 2 am and I woke up hot as could be. Normally I am cold and have to pull the blankets up around my neck, but not lately. The thermostat is where it has… Read More Taking the Menopause Bull by the Horns – beginning symptoms
Ever since the internet got big, I have been receiving heart warming forwards that either make me want to cry, puke, or laugh. There is always the forward that talks about the person dying in the hospital and wishing they had more time with family. I am thankful I won’t have that problem. Each day… Read More Benefits of Full Time Travel – more time with kids
Stressed out. Wore out. Too much stuff. That is me today. We are getting ready to go to the next campground. It is so exciting to move on to a new place, new adventures, and Cable TV! But, we are sorting our belongings before we head out. Yikes! Sometimes I wish we had a huge… Read More Too Much Stuff – Not Enough Time
The Lemonade Digest 