We buried my friend, Saunder Gordon yesterday.  In the cold air.  Among so many family and friends.  Yet, this morning, the wind is still blowing.  Snow is still falling.   My neighbor heads to work.    My husband hurries off to his practice.  The mailman will bring bills, again and again.   “Now listen, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, … Read more

Life. I get it. It’s about love. Think about it. With love, we can survive anything. There would be no wars. No greed. No divorce. With love, there would be tolerance, patience, understanding and even self control. My husband suffered a closed head injury on November 29th of this year. It changed my life in so many ways. While he has recovered with no lingering … Read more

  I have been given the opportunity of coaching in several East Coast emergency departments. It is a privilege to serve God in such a humbling way. I have had so many lessons presented to me. There have been so many moments that I feel compelled to share some insights. I’ll call her Polly….. though she could be Pauline or Pearl…. Passing an emergency room cubicle, … Read more

My dad had just passed away at Thanksgiving. Suddenly, he was ripped from us. His loving family. Wife of 50 years. Daughter. Granddaughter. And, very new and tiny great granddaughter. Suddenly. Alive one day. Gone the next. Papa died in his sleep. We didn’t put my mother through an autopsy. He probably had a stroke. Papa never did believe in taking his blood pressure medicine. … Read more

The pelican waits on the dock because he expects the fish to surface. My cat watches out the window because she expects the birds to come to the feeder. We expect the sun to rise and the rain to fall. We know with certainty Monday is coming and the weekend is never long enough. So why is it that we don’t expect help with some … Read more