Hey! How are you today? I hope you are doing well. I have something super exciting to share with you. Through the years lots of folks have asked me to make more videos, and that has been on my 10-mile long To Do list for looooong awhile. Videos are such a wonderful way to say things that are hard to say in writing. There's no doubt that they are important. I'm happy to finally say I've gotten some … [Read more...]
What is Christmas Without Music?
Music is a must in life. And Christmas is just not Christmas without music. Not for me anyway. Music can soothe the soul like nothing else. It can create joy and smiles when the heart is heavy. It can create a spot of hope, even in the darkest moments. Music reaches deep within where nothing else can touch. With that in mind, I've decided to share some of my most favorite Christmas carols with you today -- … [Read more...]
I’m Not Gonna Miss You
Alzheimer's takes so much away. The person you knew and loved is not there anymore. You can still see them, but it's not them. They are there, but they are gone. They are no longer standing as who they once were. They've fallen, and become someone else. Alzheimer's is such a tragic disease. Most of us have lost loved ones to one form of disease or another. Disease, injuries, accidents, illnesses. All … [Read more...]
Do You Need Faith to Overcome the Effects of Trauma?
FAITH ??! Do you need faith to overcome the negative effects of trauma? Faith? Isn't that a religious or spiritual term, Kathy? Don’t worry – I’m not a preacher – I’m not going to preach at you. But I do believe in a thing called faith. I do believe there is goodness and light in the world. And I believe there is evil and darkness in the world. There can be many complex, complicated … [Read more...]