Growing up, my father taught me that failure was not acceptable. Unfortunately, I developed a  self-sufficient mentality which resulted in trying to solve the problems of life in my own strength. Fortunately, long before I desperately began searching for a way to help Linda, The Lord had shown me a better way: “...This is what the... Continue Reading →

I often entertain Linda by asking a question, “Do you know the first thing I am going to do when I get to Heaven?” Invariably, she says, “What?” And, I respond, “I am going to find you, take you by the hand, and, like little children, we are going to laugh and dance all over... Continue Reading →

Riding roller coasters is fun! In a matter of minutes, joy and fear overwhelm you in repetitive waves. Throughout our years together, especially when our children were young, Linda and I rode some real thrillers. In retrospect, I wonder if her apparent willingness to participate might have been more about being with the children and... Continue Reading →

The title of this week’s blog is a contradiction in terminology and hints of a possible adventure; however, as a primary caregiver to a loved one suffering dementia, living through such a time is torturous. Before discussing the details, let’s fast forward to last Friday and I will allow you to eavesdrop on a far... Continue Reading →

Most people passing by Legacy Village probably view those three words with sincere respect. For those of us who have family members living there, they have much greater meaning. Each day, as the caregiving team faithfully meets the needs of those whom many consider unnecessary; I become more aware that they grasp something that the... Continue Reading →