You all know I lost two years of writing due to intense family drama. But now everything’s settled and I’m back! My stand-alone novel, We Did This Once Before, is at the editor’s and the cover designer is ready to jump on it when I say the word. The novel is about a midlife woman who agrees to move back in with her ailing mother but then realizes she’s going to have to fight all over again for her independence. The novel asks how much of ourselves we’re willing to give, how much of our lives must be sacrificed for others, and how do you decide? Launching soon! To see all my books, please visit my book page on Amazon.
Mom Moved Home
You really can’t imagine what your future holds. Flexibility and resilience are such important qualities when life throws you a curve ball.
The Growing Importance of Grandparents
Bill and I get flak sometimes over the amount of time and energy we put into our grandkids. [Read more…]
Present in the Moment
Mom is eighty-eight. Her last surviving siblings are declining so I offered help Mom travel to the Midwest to see them one last time. My cousin Kathleen joined us and we flew out of LAX last Tuesday. Our first stop is Rushville, Indiana, where Aunt Katherine lives. Today we went on a field trip to see one of the last covered bridges still standing.
I would like to tell you more but it’s a whole story, including heartache, frustration, love and devotion. I need to take care of my roommate – Mom – and be a good fellow traveler. With your indulgence I’m going to step away from the blog for a couple of weeks to spend time with my family. I want to put the laptop away and be present in this most precious moment. More later. Love, Lynne
Caregiving Might Keep You Young
A few years ago, I got my own cardiologist. That’s because like many women, I did such a good job of caring for my husband after his surgery that I began having heart palpitations and panic attacks. So I would agree that caregiving is stressful in the extreme. [Read more…]
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