Missinglisa

So we made it through another year.  I don't know how I feel.  I guess empty would describe it best. We took Cevyn to the airport a while ago.  She is now on the plane on her way back to...

It is 4:30 am.  I couldn't sleep - a fairly common issue for me.  I am sitting in the dark, listening to the rain on the roof and the ocean.We made the best decision to come here for Christmas. ...

We are in a cottage by the ocean, just outside of Tofino, on the West Coast of Vancouver Island. I am listening to the surf and missing Lisa like crazy. I just want to talk to her and give her a...

We are visiting with a nursing classmate whom I have not seen in several years.  We have communicated by email from time to time but have lost track of each other as we have raised our kids, and...

As I was reading Penny's journal, she mentioned seeing angel and turtles at a craft fair.  It reminded me of our trip to an art store.When Andrew was here, we went to an artist's coop store.  I...

Well it has been a bit of a blah day.  We went to the travel clinic to see what we need for Peru and area.  I guess we may need the yellow fever one so got it just in case and we needed to have the...

We have survived 3 whole years without Lisa.  I am still stunned that she isn't here.It was really good to have Andrew (our son) here today.  He is down right now as it is, and being Lisa's Angel...

Well, I am not sure how green and smiley I am.  I was green yesterday - as in sick green!  I had another bout of stomach upset, so today, I am not at work.  I'll go back tomorrow if I have no more...

This has been a bit of a strange week.  Nothing dramatic, nothing depressing, just a week.  I guess I have lived with so much drama for so long, I really don't realize that life can be calm.Of...

Joe and I have been doing resident satisfaction surveys at a the nursing home where I was a manager for several years.  We have a 2 page questionnaire and sit with each resident and ask questions. ...

It is Monday again.  Yesterday was a terrible day.  I think it was the fact that I was thinking of all the mothers who lost their kids to war.  Today is better, though I am still down.The green...

Just a short note to let you know about my day.  I think I mentioned that I was doing a presentation at a conference for the Federation of Calgary Communities.  It was a 15 minute session, done...

I hope all who are in the path of Sandy are staying safe.  My prayers for you all.

It is Monday again...  I am smiling, sort of.  I was sick from Saturday until last evening.  I suspect it was the Norwalk virus as I had severe stomach upset and was up all night Saturday and...

I went to see my doctor yesterday to have my prescriptions reordered.  She asked how I was feeling.  I said that I still have good days and bad days and would like my Ativan renewed (I didn't tell...