A follower of Michaela's Facebook page recently told me about a video blogger who had done a story on Michaela. Not sure how these things happen without me hearing about them, but I'm glad I found out about this one. Danelle Hallan did a great job. She did a huge amount of research and... Continue Reading →
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31 years without Michaela
Tomorrow is the 31st anniversary of Michaela's kidnapping. What kind of a person is still here pounding the keyboard about a child who has been missing for 31 years? A mother to whom that child was an answer to prayer after five years of infertility. A mother who knows that child glowed with love and... Continue Reading →
Survival stories
California is burning. Again. Has California burned every year, without me being aware of it? Because for the past few years it has become a thing, a devastating thing for those who experience it. For the rest of us, for me, it has become a twist in the gut, a reminder that life is uncertain,... Continue Reading →
When it hurts
On a recent blog entry, someone finished their comment with, "See you next month!" I had to think about that for a minute. Did someone think I wrote monthly blogs? Then it hit me. It's October. Next month is November. The anniversary of Michaela's kidnapping. Can I tell you how much I don't want to... Continue Reading →
Along the spiritual road
I've spent a few days now mulling things over, listening for guidance, and I think I have finally come to the conclusion that I am finished trying to be that square peg in a round hole. Had a little bit of contact with people who have confirmed that I am never going to fit in... Continue Reading →
God still speaks?
I have been talking to God lately. Sometimes, you know, life just brings you to your knees, and this has been such a time for me. All the regular problems and heartaches are there, and then some other things added just for fun. Today is the 16th birthday of my little miniature pinscher, Spike. We... Continue Reading →
I’ll be back
I know I have been absent for awhile. I could give you a lot of excuses, but I'm just going to say that sometimes the good Lord just tells you to shut your mouth. Not advice I often take, as those who follow my facebook are aware. But I have written and discarded so many... Continue Reading →
The bottom line
Ah, so many thoughts, so many feelings! Today I posted something on Michaela's Facebook page about the awful things that are happening to children at the US southern border. I don't often post about politics on Michaela's page. I have a lot of really passionate political feelings, but I have tried not to alienate people... Continue Reading →
Save the moms, save the children
Not too long ago, I was there to see the two people pictured above playing together, gathering to themselves all the love and joy that could be mustered, even in times and places that might make it challenging. They are my daughter and my grandson. I've always been cognizant, when the subject of abortion comes... Continue Reading →
Elections and the Revolution
I know, never discuss religion or politics. Unfortunately, those are two of my favorite subjects. I don't love or hate people based on either their political or religious views. I may or may not engage, and that may or may not be in the form of spirited debates, but there are so many people I... Continue Reading →
