Aren’t I the lucky one?
Being housebound has it’s advantages. You get calls, snailmail, visits and email with good wishes. As well, with Skype I can chat with loved ones; my littlest grandson seems to be growing each time I see him on the webcam.
And I got flowers and chocolates for Valentine’s Day!
My neighbour brought over [...]

Our father used to say “these things are sent to try us” usually after an unexpected roadblock for one of us in our headlong dash through childhood. His words have come back on many occasions but this time I’d like to paraphrase him and say: these things are sent to guide us.
That’s the way I [...]