When I was a noticeably young girl, I use to wonder why my dad did not love me the way he loved my little sister. He would pick her up and play with her (spinning her around). He had a cute name for her. When he saw her, the biggest…

You Are Not Here with Me — I wrote this several weeks ago after the passing of my husband. It has set in my draft for some time. I was not sure if I would ever publish it on here. It is so hard to face the reality of him not coming back this way. …

It is Such a Mystery — What is life most people often asked? Is it the air we breathe? Well maybe it’s the way we see. Is it the way we think or just be? Is life the actions we take? No, maybe the memories we make! Is it the love we give and receive? No…

This Change So Suddenly — I had a small glimpse of what life may be. I just didn’t really want to see. This wasn’t the life I prayed would be. You were taken too soon from the boys and me. I was a wife to you faithfully. What will I do with myself I ask…

Why Does It Exist — Before time, you were always here and there. Before time, there was no separation of day and night. Before time, you called everything to be. Before time, you thought of me. Now because of you time exists. Everything mankind does is strained by it. We play, work, love, pray, and…

I Will Never Forget You I have not written anything since October of 2022. I edited and posted a couple essays at the end of February that was in my drafts for some months ago. There were more important matters at hand. It all started in August. The love of…

Too Many People Give up Easily. — There are some lessons I have learned over the last 28 years about married life. It takes more than emotional love to make it work. The following three lessons have helped my husband and I kept a strong loving marriage. They can help you as well. …

I Read to Get an Understanding — Putting my thoughts and concerns on paper has been a lifelong habit. It started with writing prayers to Jesus about my mom as a little girl. It seemed to work so I started writing payers and thoughts on notebook paper for everything from problems at school and family problems. …

That Maybe No One Else Wants to See — When they look at you what do they see The sway of your back and your curvy hips The small bump in your stomach that was not always there The graying of your beautiful hair Maybe the slowing of steps The slurring of your speech Do they say you are…