Sunflowers and Thorns

Lots of milestones were reached this last weekend–some were significant, others not so much. The first milestone came Friday, which was the second anniversary of my gastric bypass surgery. Many GBS patients consider their “surgeriversary” to be as important if not more important than their actual birthday. I don’t go that far, but I do … Read More

Yesterday was hard, but I have to believe it will turn out for the good. More than six months ago, I  was led to a church in the last place I ever thought I’d look … Southwest City, Mo. I made wonderful friends there who I still love very much. The sermons and lessons were … Read More

There’s been many little critters to find their way through my apartment complex over the years. Some are just visiting animals from the surrounding housing subdivision, others are wildlife that live nearby. Even though we aren’t supposed to have pets, there are several tenants who have decided to adopt their own furry bundles of joy. … Read More

In the times since my gastric bypass surgery I’ve regained many abilities and skills that had been impossible when I was bigger. Last week I was able to do something for the first time in probably seven years and I think it’s the happiest I’ve been about regaining an ability. I got to jet ski. … Read More