Aloha! That means hello (and goodbye) in Hawaiian. As I sit in the Kahului Airport in Maui, I reflect on the amazing landscape that God brushed together in the islands so many years ago. It is true; this is a tropical paradise. Our trip started off a little rocky in Orlando as our plane got a pretty late start, and this meant we were going to miss our connecting flight. … [Read more...]
Living Well: It’s Not All About Me
We are living in the times of ME! What makes ME happy, what benefits ME, what makes MY life easier. Brace yourself, as I am bringing up the P word again … pandemic. There, I said it. It’s no longer a shock or buzzword, but I know we are all tired of hearing it as the excuse for everything bad in the world. At first, I was in denial. We can’t possibly blame the pandemic for … [Read more...]
Living Well: Sugar & Spice Isn’t Always So Nice
Did you ever get a surprise you didn’t like? Well, I did last month. … My doctor called me frantically, saying I was just points away from a diabetic coma. Apparently, high sugar numbers are very bad. After 11 hours of fasting, my blood sugar was 385. (Our blood sugar should be between 70-99.) What can I say, I’m an overachiever. I knew something was up with my body: My … [Read more...]
Living Well: Getting Old Isn’t for the Faint of Heart
Well, it happened. My parents moved in. Yep, let that set in for a minute. The old, crazy people have come to stay, and, boy, have they upset the proverbial apple cart. Everything (and I mean everything) they do is completely opposite of what we do. They have routines that we shan’t even suggest be changed for any reason. In fact, I am convinced my parents would do well in … [Read more...]
Living Well: The Corners of My Mind
It’s been two years since my mom passed away. You would think by now, I would have my stuff together. I mean, two years seems like enough time to work through things, right? Nope. Last week, my husband and I went to Disney. After a few hours of acting like a 12-year-old at the happiest place on earth, I found myself blubbering instantly. As we walked past a particular store, I … [Read more...]