Literary Drinking

 

Early church service at 8 A.M.

It was good to participate.

I left right after communion as I was emotionally spent.

Still adjusting.  Still coping.  Still grieving.  Just Walkin’ Continue reading “Literary Drinking” →

Just Walkin’

I go  walking often.

My sweet dog Ginny accompanies me.

Regardless of the weather, walking refreshes and restores me. Continue reading “Just Walkin’” →

Day 10

I woke early to the sound of pouring rain.

I lay in bed for awhile enjoying the sound.

It was lovely, cool and dark.

Continue reading “Day 10” →

Day 9

A beautiful day dawns in Portland, Oregon.

Ginny and I went for a walk.

Then we sat on the patio enjoying the cool morning air.

Our hearts and minds were at MD Anderson. Continue reading “Day 9” →

Day 8

20170420_123121
Mabel…the sweetest baby ever!           Photo Lori Greer

Tomorrow is a big day for Mabel.

She takes her first plane trip.

She’s off to Houston and MD Anderson with her Mom and Dad.

Fingers crossed for success for her Mom’s treatment.

MDAndersonxmda-logo.png.pagespeed.ic.wI3LdrsTIB

Continue reading “Day 8” →

Day 7

The days drag on.

We are seeking a second opinion at MD Anderson.*

A Special Hell

Continue reading “Day 7” →

The Streets of Portland

We are in shock in Portland over the murder of two men and the wounding of another man.

These were men who stood up to a man verbally assaulting two young women on public transit. *
Continue reading “The Streets of Portland” →

Baby Doll

20170524_125630

On the streeets of Birmingham, Alabama.

A glorious, cool morning in May.

The sun’s heat was warm but not brutal as it would be later in the day. Continue reading “Baby Doll” →

Day 5

download (1)St. Augustine
Image from Wikipedia

Since love grows within you,

So beauty grows.

For love is the beauty of the soul.*

*St. Augustine of Hippo

“Augustine of Hippo was an early Christian theologian and philosopher whose writings influenced the development of Western Christianity and Western philosophy. He was the bishop of Hippo Regius, located in Numidia.” Wikipedia

St. Augustine of Hippo

 

Day 4

 

mountains-nature-sky-sunny
stokpik    https://www.pexels.com/photo/mountains-nature-sky-sunny-6629/

 

“I learned how to summon, from somewhere deep within, the extra will I didn’t know I possessed.

Knowing it was there, and could be tapped again, gave me the boost of confidence I would rely on for years to come.”

Sugar Ray Leonard

Sugar Ray Leonard is one of the legendary sports icons of the 20th century whose very name epitomizes boxing and conjures the image of a champion. Sugar Ray Leonard