• Uncategorized

    Difficult Week, Juggling Life, Feeling Bad

    Here’s my struggle trying to get proper help from the doctor to clear up diverticulitis (or whatever it is that is causing pain in the colon). It’s difficult to work and care for an ailing mother when you are not well yourself. It’s been a true struggle these last few weeks. The saga is not over yet. Stay tuned. You can watch the journey here. I’m off today. And so incredibly happy. The goals are to get some of Mom’s things taken care of: handicap license and placard papers, her tax rebate papers, pay any bills due. I plan to clean out my work bag and change purses, clean my…

  • Busy,  Food,  Recipes

    Squash Rotel, Summer Orzo Pasta Salad, and the Struggle Bus

    Squash Rotel I’m really hoping that it’s ok to share this recipe. It was sent to me in a photograph. This squash recipe was awesome. We are giving credit to the person who originally shared it. Our minister’s wife had it for us in the life group and we all raved over it. We asked for the recipe and she shared. So I’m sharing with you. I loved how the Rotel gave it a good zest. Summer Orzo Pasta Salad Well, here is the link to the Orzo Salad that was really good. I think you can opt to change the ingredients as needed. I used red kidney beans instead…

  • Family,  Life

    Is There Life Out there? Let Me Know! LOL!

    It’s another blog day again. I sit unsure of what to type. This has not been a problem much before. I am just tired and perhaps at the tail end or tail spin of depression. The end of the week and many things to do. Hamster on a wheel. I’m starting to feel for the first time in a long time that I am not excited to blog anymore. I want to just go back to back and sleep. And I am starting to not care about anything anymore. I just get up and go and do the day all over again. I’m teetering between “I think I can” and…