December 2013 began a journey of many steps, emotions, and lessons. My husband and I, along with our two children when they were home from college, became my father’s full time caregivers. My husband had not retired at the time but insisted that my father would be coming to live with us. You see, sadly, my father was succumbing to the disease known as “the longest good-bye” or alzheimer’s. In the midst of all the challenges of care-taking I found respite playing in my garden. I shed many tears, cried out to my Lord in petition, sang words of praise, worshiped intently, and found healing for my soul. Thus the series “Lessons Learned Digging in the Dirt” was born. The other Lessons Learned series followed as I became keenly aware of the education I could receive by opening my heart and eyes. Enjoy exploring and thanks for joining me!
Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton
Lessons Learned When... 