I miss my mother. That seems odd to type, let alone say as she is still with us. Over the last few years I, along with others, have watched her health decline. Most recently, over the past few months, it seems as if she is declining rapidly. My mother has been diagnosed with dementia and Parkinson's. I shudder at those two words. I tear … [Read more...]
The Suck
In the military, there's a phrase used to teach newbies to embrace what they are about to experience. It is called "the suck." For those of you not familiar with military lingo or jargon, "the suck" is commonly referred to as" the threshold where your body breaks down and the mind takes over." You learn, rather quickly, to accept or even appreciate … [Read more...]
From the Vault: A Quick Lesson on Service Dogs.
Today I am sharing a post that was written for a friend's blog (he was seeking guest essayists, so yeah, I thought "why not?") This post came with some debate, some fear, and well, vulnerability. Sam and Memphis are quite the team, and I would be lying if I said I didn't go full-on "Mama Bear" at times when we are in public. Recently, we've been … [Read more...]
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