November 2007

Donna Vance, celebrates her 16th birthday despite the doctors advice that her life be terminated. Donna has holoprosencephaly. She’s not supposed to see, hear, or move, but apparently no one told her that.

See my previous article about Donna Joy … Read the rest

I wrote here about an extraordinary mom savoring the short time she and her family had with her baby. (Also see here.)

Almost every moment of his life, Lee was in someone’s arms. Teeny talked to him nonstop. Joyce

Kids gaming and playing, while grandma reads… waiting for the turkey to be done!

Standing around, eating, talking, catching up! I tried to convince everyone that they should let me take pictures and in fact, be happy someone brought a camera! These are the pictures you look back on in 20 years and treasure. … Read the rest

Ten years ago they were toddlers, babies, and little kids. Now they are big kids, teens and young adults. They seem to enjoy each other’s company.

My mother Maryrose celebrating her 79th Thanksgiving, sharing with her granddaughter Maryrose who is just figuring out all of this at her 3rd Thanksgiving.

It really irks me when I am reading an article on history or watching a television program where the “experts” or commentators try to force their 21st century point of view on the time period they are discussing. While I … Read the rest

Thanksgiving can be a very difficult time for families who have lost loved ones during the year. A card, a note, a phone call, flowers, or even stopping by can do so much to lift the spirits of those who … Read the rest