Family
IGNITE Day 73 – He’s a Marine!
When they first join US Marine Corps bootcamp, they are first called recruits. Upon completion of the Crucible, they earn their EGA (Eagle, Globe, and Anchor) emblem and the title of US Marine. In the last three days, Lima Company in San Diego slayed the dragon! Maximum respect for the whole company who worked so … Read more
It Happened All Too Fast
“What time do your boys get out the door?” A friend asked me this morning. “One at 5am and the other at 7am,” I said. “How does that feel?” She wondered. It’s an odd feeling to have kids fledge. Where are they leaving so early? They are 18 and 15. Just tots. That question transported … Read more
Baby, Don’t Mess with Your Mama’s Posse of Crazy Jesus Women!
My buzzing phone broke my train of thought. It was a recorded call letting me know that a student in my household had missed 6th block at the high school. Perplexed, I glanced at my watch and realized it was well after 4 p.m. He hadn’t kissed me when he got home. I hate it … Read more
Together Forever – Thwarted
I. Today the Rancher separated the 3 calves from the mothers to wean them. They are across a fence from each other. The mothers moo forlornly for their young who are frolicking carefree in the next field. Even while they chew, the heart-sick mother’s moo. It’ll be a long week hearing their pathetic bellowing. II. … Read more
The One You’re With
I’ve heard it said that if you can’t be with the one you love, love the one you’re with. The two captivating desires of elderly residents I’ve cared for over the years have been to be in their own home and to have family visit everyday and care for them. They are almost obsessive desires. … Read more