Friends I am still thinking about the beach. Have you watched the sun rise over the water lately? +++ Praise the Lord, my soul. Lord my God, you are very great; you are clothed with splendor and majesty. The Lord wraps himself in light as with a garment; he stretches out the heavens like a … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Morning Miracle
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What is Retinitis Pigmentosa?
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) is a retinal degenerative disease. While detailed technical information on the disease is available from other sources, I prefer to explain the particulars in layman’s terms for simplicity’s sake. RP is a rare genetic disease that attacks the light receptor cells that line the retina at the back of the eye. The … Continue reading What is Retinitis Pigmentosa?
Boxes
Looking back, my young life was filled with an endless series of boxes. Yes, boxes. Boxes to pack things up. Boxes to unpack. When you move 29 times, you end up with a bunch of boxes. As an Army wife in the 1960s and 70s, my mother was an expert at packing. Army life in … Continue reading Boxes
Regret and His Brothers
"You must be used to not driving by now", she said. I stood there, looking at her, feeling like someone had just punched me in the gut. She had said it so matter-of-factly. No big deal. She was just making conversation. I think she really thought that. My reaction was a whole other matter. I … Continue reading Regret and His Brothers
Beany and Me: Memoirs of an Army Brat
If you happened upon him in your daily travels, you would not be impressed. You would likely pass him by with only a casual glance. His faded red shirt and blue overalls are threadbare. His shoes are worn and covered with the grime of years gone by. His bright blue eyes light up his face … Continue reading Beany and Me: Memoirs of an Army Brat