I’m happy to tell you Emilie graduated from Schoolcraft College’s nursing program in May and passed her state licensing boards three weeks later. She is officially a Registered Nurse. Cue the applause! I don’t even know how to explain adequately what I feel about her achievement. I am proud, happy and, frankly, relieved. Getting into and surviving a nursing program is not easy. There’s the minimum grade point average requirement and the wait for your turn to begin the program. Emilie is smart as a whip, but she had to up her game to get the grades. She took pharmacology twice to get a passing grade, requiring her to wait a full year to get back into the program’s rotation of classes, which turned out to be just two weeks after her dad died. The volume of material covered is daunting. Study time leaves little room for much else and…
In response to questions about my writing
The question I get asked most often these days is are you writing anything? My usual response is: I write nearly every day in…
Celebrating his birthday when he’s gone
I woke up yesterday morning with pain in my sinuses and an ache in my jaw. I knew if I didnt get up and…
Dad’s passion for music brings healing
While having dinner a few weeks ago with my editor friend, Leslie, I told her about the impromptu concert my dad gave to residents on…
Packing clothes, unpacking memories
Never is the brevity of life more palpable than when we are tasked with the job of packing up a loved one’s belongings. I…
Women writer’s workshop leads to meeting with God
Some years ago, I attended a women writer’s workshop over a weekend in January. It was held in a rustic lodge nestled in the…
Design Mom published my story!
I am so excited about this event that I had to share it with you all as soon as I could. I’ve been reading the blog Design Mom for a couple of years now. It’s packed with great information for women who are raising young children and who appreciate design. I love how Gabrielle Blair
A NEW HOME for Finding Meaning in Everyday Life
Hi Friends, Welcome to my website and new home of my blog, Finding Meaning in Everyday Life. I’ve been working on this for months…
Thankful For The Memories
Memories of Paul are front and center these days. Thanksgiving was one of his favorite holidays mostly because of the food. He could eat…
Lord, we have a situation in Houston
The devotional I use for my reflection time in the morning (In Touch Ministries: Daily Readings for Devoted Living) had me reading James…