Posts made in May, 2010

In Honor of Veterans

Posted by on May 29, 2010 in Life Lessons | 0 comments

Dad WWII POW It’s Memorial Day week end and I stopped by the florist yesterday to order a small wreath to place on my father’s grave at Fort Snelling Cemetery.  Memorial Day is a special day of remembrance for our veterans and my Dad always made sure we understood the contributions of those who served because of his own military experience.  In honor of veterans I want to share one of Dad’s stories from his video recordings of his WWII/POW experience. “Well, I was born and raised on a farm in Texas, I joined the service (US ARMY) in 1941 just before the war started, I had my training in Texas.  From Texas they were filling in right now...

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Nobody Cooks Anymore

Posted by on May 26, 2010 in Life Lessons | 0 comments

I was driving by some restaurants when I heard my father’s voice, “Nobody Cooks Anymore,”  that was one of his favorite sayings when we would go to a restaurant for a meal and a visit.  For the last few years of his life our routine was to take Dad out for Sunday breakfast, we’d talk about the week or plan a trip to the doctor at the Veteran’s Hospital.   Dad lived with my youngest sister and her family and they kept him pretty engaged in their busy social life but he loved to visit and get out of the house.  My father loved to comment on anything going on in the twin cities, he’d bring his favorite Pioneer Press newspaper...

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New Beginnings

Posted by on May 14, 2010 in Life Lessons | 1 comment

 I’m finally back in my office again and I’m thrilled that a spot opened up on the main level so now I have a window which is exciting, although it was raining earlier this week I’m still grateful to be on a schedule again.  My dog Buttons is not so excited since he was getting used to having me at home with my ankle elevated on pillows all winter, I think he thought I took a very early retirement.  “Not so Buttons” but I have had time to rethink my goals and having the time off this winter gave me lots of time to think about what I want to do when I grow up and my intuition is quietly leading me down a different path.   More and...

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What I Learned for Sure

Posted by on May 1, 2010 in Healing | 0 comments

It’s hard to believe I’m finally up and getting around after a long winter with my ankle propped up on pillows, yes the fracture is healing nicely.  Who would have thought it would take so long but I’m enjoying my physical therapy visits and even though I have good days and hard days I’m making progress. I’ve thought about what I’ve learned the past few months as I waited for the bones to mend and here’s a few things to think about. I learned to ask for help and accept it graciously I learned to appreciate my husband for being a thoughtful and loving caregiver I am reminded of all the fabulous family and friends I have who...

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