Hope Falters
While I know we are not defined by our stuff, in a way – yes, we are. How can I shove my lifetime out of the way?
Alzheimer's
Hope Conquers the Chaos
“All great changes are preceded by chaos.” How appropriate in our changing world.
Hope Conquers the Chaos Read More »
The House of Sickness Waiting
Does it matter what type of house we live in – especially when the walls scream memories and we never have a change to say good-bye.
The House of Sickness Waiting Read More »
Growing Hope in the Pain
What is the difference between the pain of growing and the pain of suffering? Neither type of pain is comfortable and most of us try to avoid any type of pain. We want life to be struggle-free even if we have to ask the doctor for a prescription to ease our sufferings. But is there
Growing Hope in the Pain Read More »
How to Find Hope in a Puzzle
How can working on a puzzle teach us the deeper lessons of faith? What happens if we can’t see the big picture?
How to Find Hope in a Puzzle Read More »
Hope Finds 3 Stories
My mother wanted to be a writer, but the circumstances of life did not allow that dream to come true. She would have been a great wordsmith. Now that she lives in the confusing fog of Alzheimer’s, her creative juices no longer peek behind the boundaries of reality. She creates amazing stories that alternately amuse
Hope Finds 3 Stories Read More »
Hope Releases
Hope matures as we learn to release our prayers into the capable hands of the God who knows the end from the beginning.
Hope Waits
Spiritual muscles are stretched and strengthened by the exercise of waiting, but still – it’s no fun.
Hope Bleeds at Sundown
How can a family deal with Sundowner Syndrome and find hope?
Hope Bleeds at Sundown Read More »
Hope Struggles with a Birthday
When Alzheimer’s exfoliates the brain, how can we help our loved ones celebrate birthdays – without treating them like children?
Hope Struggles with a Birthday Read More »