What I Learned for Sure

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 [...]

May 1, 2010 · Mary · No Comments
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A Caregiver Learns to Receive Love

I’ve finally been to the store to buy Thank You cards to send to those that have generously supported us through my long healing process.  I feel like I’ve said “Thank You” so many times and yet it seems inadequate.   I was writing a note to a stranger who had sent me a card and gift, I told [...]

February 9, 2010 · Mary · No Comments
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Holiday Healing

Taking time to heal these past few weeks has been a gift; I’ve realized how many caring family and friends I have.  I’m grateful for all those that have continued to take time these past five weeks (yes it’s been five weeks already) to call, send notes, bring food and gifts or just stop by [...]

December 19, 2009 · Mary · No Comments
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A Change of Season

I love the change of seasons in Minnesota and fall is a favorite time of year; this week I have my annual Fall Women’s Retreat with my best friends.  As the saying goes we’ve laughed a lot, cried a little and shared our love of books and learning. This long week end is an opportunity to “reconnect, refine [...]

September 29, 2009 · Mary · No Comments
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Happy Birthday Rae – 99 Years Young!

Rae Celebrating Life
My friend Nancy sent me a photo and letter from her mother Rae who will be celebrating a birthday on Friday, August 14th; she will be 99 years young. Rae wrote a letter to friends and family in July and I’m including her thoughts on life and turning 99 years old.  “If you’d [...]

August 10, 2009 · Mary · 4 Comments
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Shamanic Healing Ceremony

Last Friday I drove to Wisconsin to spend time with my mentor and friend Lee, a Shamana.  I was taking time for both personal healing and to continue to learn the way of the Shaman.  Lee’s home is a beautiful sanctuary on a hill reminiscent of a retreat setting, the living room wall is all glass looking out over the hill at [...]

July 21, 2009 · Mary · No Comments
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The Healing Path

One of the kindest things about losing a loved one is that we tend to remember only the most wonderful stories about that person, all else is unimportant and forgotten.  As I think of my sister Susie and look at her pictures and memorabilia surrounding me I remember all the most funny and delightful experiences we shared as sisters.   I’m glad May is [...]

June 15, 2009 · Mary · One Comment
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Embracing a Joyous Life

I wrote a small item awhile ago on my friend Sherry a Breast Cancer Survivor; although new at the business of “thriving” she is running joyously toward her new beginnings.  I received her email blast last evening where she routed her wedding pictures to those of us who are fortunate to be in her circle [...]

May 5, 2009 · Mary · One Comment
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Women and Heart Dis-ease

My sister Faye’s funeral is over and as we’re picking up the pieces of our lives it almost feels like we’re sleep walking, hoping to wake up and know that this was all a dream and Susie is home from her vacation in Cancun.  In the mist of our sorrow my sisters and I talk [...]

April 25, 2009 · Mary · No Comments
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Creating Space for Something Wonderful

I dropped my little dog off to be groomed today for the first time, some of you are aware that I took in a rescue poodle, a tiny toy male at 3.6 lbs.  We’ve had him for a month now and it’s been a wonderful addition to our family, I’d forgotten the unconditional love you [...]

April 2, 2009 · Mary · No Comments
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