Transition. It seems to be the buzz word of the day. Right now, we’re hearing it used in the context of politics as we transition from one president to the next. However, each of has periods of transition all throughout our lives. How we handle these times often determines our future success in a particular area. Continue reading »
I don’t know about you, but I have a big problem handling regret. It is so easy for me to tell myself that I didn’t do the right thing in a particular situation. For example, I know that I could have done a better job raising my children. Often, I wonder if I did things that will have a long-term bad effect on them. Maybe it’s my personality, but I tend to relive experiences and think about how I should have handled them. Continue reading »
After having been in remission for some time, one of my neighbors is very ill with cancer. The ambulance has been to her house several times over the last month and she’s not doing too well at the moment. I can only imagine how terrible I would feel if a member of my family were suffering this way–but her husband always has a smile on his face. Whenever we speak about his wife and her condition, he chats in such a friendly manner. If I didn’t know what he is going through with his wife right now, I would never guess his situation. I know that he must suffer a great deal inside but he is showing the world a positive face. Continue reading »
Several years ago, I wrote an article called, “Is Your Firework Burning Down Someone Else’s Home?” It shared an experience that my family and I had number of years ago when we lived in an apartment complex. On the evening of July 4, people were shooting off fireworks and, unfortunately, one landed in the roof of the apartment building directly behind ours. You can imagine the fear we experienced as we stood outside watching the fire department put out a fire that damaged several people’s homes. All of us who were watching were afraid that our building might be next. Needless to say, it took the fun out of fireworks for us that year. Continue reading »
This weekend my parents will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. My siblings and I have been busily planning a party in their honor. As in every family, some of my family members don’t want to take part and are making it difficult for the rest of us to get everything together. Continue reading »
