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And so is my plate of food. Just the other day, I shared with you about my terribly annoying habit of eating so slowly. And now, here’s a perspective from a dear friend who was, in fact, with hubby and me during a meal at a restaurant.…

I hate when the waitress asks that question. That means those with whom we’re having dinner have finished their meals, and it’s a sign for me to hurry. Tough to do because chances are I’m still munching away and have half plate-full in front of me.…

Hubby lost all that these last few days.…

Can anybody finish those lyrics?…

The reason…

We can know reassurance for the New Year, see light in the midst of darkness, and sing victory every step of our journey.…

Well, it was some of these kinds of friends who look after me who pointed out something quite embarrassing. I had sent cards and the…

As I thought about Christmas recently, I realized all those warm fuzzy feelings we experience at this very special time of year come from BEFORE the big day.

It’s the hustle and bustle, it’s the sweet Merry Christmases said to you by complete…

Simple. As part of my way of doing things, I’ve developed methods that work so well I don’t even notice them as being different from those days when I had sight.…

Rick and Cooky write:…

So what happens when hubby doesn’t take the hint?

Most of the time it’s my fault. And you’d think I’ve learned by now. Nope. My hubby has been doing so well in taking care of his health. He lost 55 lb. So proud of him!…

But here’s another insight that could make my…

I told hubby about my plan. Moments later he called out from the bathroom. “Don’t get…

Hmm…maybe not. A friend, with gusto and enthusiasm, invited my hubby and me to, of all things, a SCUBA experience. I chuckled. And he quickly realized that might not be a lot of fun for a blind person.…

Gaga over silly stuff…

That’s me, the new grandmother going gaga over every little whimper our new granddaughter makes. As I shared with you, this new stage of life brings out the nutty reactions I’d apparently stored in my heart. Guess they were reserved just for such times as when I hold that warm little body in my arms. And she'll be at the top of my…

I stopped to re-think my values, re-organize my priorities, and re-evaluate my…

A little whimper, a little joy…

“Hey, Mom, where’s the Cool Whip for the pie!” my middle son calls out.…

Then I opened an email…

So what happens when you lose your car in a sea of vehicles spread over a parking lot? Let me tell you what a friend did this past weekend.

She exited the arena after attending the Women of Faith conference (18,000 women exiting at…