Forgive… and Remember
We’ve all heard the phrase “forgive and forget.” People say it like it’s as simple as deleting an email. But life doesn’t work that way. The heart doesn’t work that way. Some hurts leave bruises that can’t be hidden — and some leave scars that don’t erase. Forgetting? That’s humanly impossible. But here’s the best…
The Comparison Trap
Back to that colonoscopy that I had last Friday. My male nurse introduced me to the student nurse who was going to put in the I-V. “Uh-oh!”, I thought. I didn’t resist, but I had my doubts. First, I hear the head nurse say, “That’s a #22 needle. I think you need to use a…
She Needed a Hero, So She Became One!
Lately, I’ve noticed that I’ve been getting “surprise” bruises on my hands, legs and arms. Most of the time I don’t even remember bumping into anything. I understand that it’s incredibly common in the 60s+ to have thinner skin that’s more susceptible to bruising. I’m taking matters into my own handsand amping up the Vitamin…