One of my most poignant memories of my father is his story about the day in the early forties when he went to Milwaukee, Wisconsin for a military physical. He and several high school buddies rode the train from Janesville to the big city for their pre-induction examinations. … [Read more...]
The Purse
One of my beloved friends was sitting next to me in the back seat of our car. We had driven her to the local Walgreens so she could pick up a prescription. She opened the door, retrieved her purse and left, promising a quick return. As she exited, holding her bag, I could not help notice how thin … [Read more...]
The Rear Window
As they rolled my gurney down the hallway, I looked up and saw bright neon lights. There were two people pushing me as we rounded several corners. I closed my eyes in prayer realizing that I could be very ill. My life pictures played in my head as I conversed with God. The prayer rested on my … [Read more...]
Where Were You On September 11, 2001?
We were climbing the steps to an outside bar. My friend, Joanne, and I always went to the back of the ship to enjoy a cocktail before our early dinner seating. Laughing, almost out of breath, our gaiety was interrupted by the Captain’s voice. He urged all Americans to return to their staterooms for … [Read more...]
Twenty-four hours later
I awoke that first morning with a start. Sitting straight up in bed, I threw the quilt off my body and reached over on my left side. Empty and cold, the sheet slippery with emptiness, I remembered. My husband had died yesterday. I was alone in our bed. This time yesterday, he had slept soundly aided … [Read more...]
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