This phrase, “ to infinity and beyond, “ was spoken with the recognizable voice of Tim Allen, who played the character of “Buzz Lightyear,” in the Disney-Pixar cartoon, “Toy Story. “ He was a lovable space man , that had quirky and expressive eyebrows. He believed in himself, and his abilities to fly, and activate … More “To infinity and beyond…”
It’s the scent of summer morning rain.. the sounds of it cascading forward from the great sky above. Rocking in my chair on what I have dubbed, “ The Southern Front Porch,” I am just enjoying the scene in front of me. The birdies are so happy. They are singing with pure delight, taking in … More A morning escapade…
It happened instaneously. The fear was immobilizing, and it was a good thing, because “frozen by fear” is a thing that can save you, or destroy you. Walking along the dusty country road on a blossoming Spring morning the unexpected was not even on the horizon…yet there she was. Tail…not wagging, in fact poker straight … More A Canopy of grace …
It was Mother’s Day weekend, and a chance to just sit with it all. The first one without her . I attempt to unravel these last weeks . It’s been a beautiful blur. That is grace . It is “ amazing grace that saved a wretch like me.” They don’t just call it that for … More The twists and turns…
Bending down to tie up my slightly worn Nike running shoes, a walk was the next thing on my “ to do” list. . Just put one foot in front of the other, just keep moving. Sitting still will turn into crying, and thinking, so must not sit still. It was Tuesday March 30th. Heavy … More Four Dogs…
You wake up for 82 years, and then 3 days before your 83rd birthday, your name is called, your time is up, and you pass into the loving arms of Jesus. It is a day unlike any other, because this is your destiny day. The day you “ will meet your maker.” Sitting with you, … More “It happened one day “
The sun was streaming in the window, and warming up the red and green plaid blanket that was wrapped about her frail legs. It is Wednesday, March 3rd. Spring and buds, and flowers, and Easter are not far off. I held her hands with my gloved one.. The pink nail polish that I had applied … More “Give me eyes to see the beauty”
“Good Morning,” what a beautiful entrance to the day , the sun is shining, and a little black bushy tail squirrel is racing from limb to limb on the mighty oak tree just outside the window.. She beams a big delightful gummy smile. She is looking in my general direction, but her eyes don’t see … More Reading our stories together….
This about sums it up. Spilling and sending dried flowers cascading and sprinkling across the low pile carpet fibers.. it’s a gift… this clumsy behaviour of mine. Each and every time I try to be quiet, and careful , the opposite occurs, and there is an accident of some type. My grand entrance is not … More “Like a bull in a china shop..”
The room was draped in plastic, the sound of an “HEPA” air cleaner whirring, and then, the drilling began. It sounds like the ominous beginning of a horror film playing in my head. The music would be dramatic, and with your jaw held open, there is a feeling of helplessness. My son Zach writes often … More About as fun as a root canal
Jilly Brandon 