America loves dramatic “before and after” stories. We can’t tear ourselves away from The Biggest Loser, What Not to Wear, and Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. We cheer with the crowd when they shout “move that bus!” We impatiently wait on the edge of our seat for the ugly duckling turned…
Read moreMy children’s bible had three pictures in it. One was of the crucifixion, and, I confess, it mesmerized me, so I flipped to it often and stared long and hard. Baffled, I would wonder, who would do that?! Crucify someone? Who could inflict such gruesome torture? What’s worse, it looked…
Read moreI am a nester. No matter where I live, I always strive to create an environment that reflects who I am. I use fabrics, furniture, paintings, photographs and mementos to make it special. I’ve often told my husband that for me our nest is a safe place where we can…
Read moreI sat in my bed looking at the new scooter and cane that were beside me. I waffled between screaming and crying. I wished that it were all a bad dream, but my mind could not deny the truth any longer. I had joined the ranks of the disabled. What…
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