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Life is heavy right now
Reflecting on the twists and turns of the last 50 years, I realized that this journey has been largely fueled by the desire to find the next great thing that’s gonna fix me. Materially, emotionally, spiritually even…. So many years chasing the next dopamine rush and, oh. My. Lord. I’m tired. Every single morning I Continue reading
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PSA: This time I’m not kidding around….
Anyone who knows me even a little knows that I value a good sense of humor. I think it’s an essential element of a fully evolved human living in this chaotic world. We take serious things to heart and make light of the less serious – that’s just human nature. We acknowledge certain seasons of Continue reading
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Reminiscing, Grieving, Apologizing
I really enjoyed watching the game last night. Actually enjoyed it! The Eagles’ win made me happy for no other reason than I enjoyed my years on the East Coast and Philadelphia was my favorite nearby big city. Mom would have remarked, ‘Oh, my land’, with regards to the halftime show. 😂 I’d have had Continue reading
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40 Days of Memories; thoughts about my health and musings about my mother…
Yesterday marked the 40th day after my mom died. Even after 40 days I’m still receiving cards and letters from people who loved mom, people who’ve never met her and notices of memorial offerings made in her honor. It will take me quite some time to thank everyone for their kindness and condolences but these Continue reading
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New Year, Same Me?
I don’t know about you but every New Year’s Eve I sense I’m supposed to feel something. What? I just don’t know. Everyone’s reflecting on the past year. Everyone’s posting their New Year’s traditions. Me? I have a vague idea that I’m supposed to be thinking deep, contemplative thoughts, and have a forced sense of Continue reading
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Eulogy for my Mother
How does one even attempt to pay homage to the person who raised you? The person who may not have birthed you but who gave you an actual life worth living? Who guided you towards being truly human while remaining true to your heavenly Creator? I don’t have the first clue how to do justice Continue reading
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Dinner Time in Memory Care
I have to write about this now or it will be lost to the chasm that is my ADHD brain. It’s 7:35 as I begin writing and these events took place over two hours ago but I just know I will treasure this evening for a long time to come. I think I’ll start by Continue reading
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First Anniversary Blog Post: Dementia is the devil…
I have a confession of sorts. I never actually planned to “blog”. I’ve always thought journaling is weird because, let’s face it, I live in this brain of mine 24/7 and, as an introspective person I think I know myself pretty darn well. I don’t feel the need to see my thoughts written out to Continue reading
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What’s in a Namesday? A conversion story…
Nota bene: This is not meant to be a theological treatise, rather the musings of one searching for truth. Today is the feast day of St. Sophia and her daughters Faith, Hope, and Love who were martyrs from Italy, tortured and killed by Emperor Hadrian in the Second Century. In February of 1999 I converted Continue reading
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50 years – 50 thoughts
Please add your own thoughts! I’d like to keep the list going! Love, Elizabeth Continue reading
Faithfully Frazzled 