Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.
I am thankful for any interest shown in this blog. I want to be watchful in that I am "up front" about what will be shared. Therefore, I will reassess my niche in this world of blogging.
What special something do I have to share?
I was born in 1953 without ear canals or ear drums. At the age of 60, I am the happy owner of bone anchored hearing aids. I am hearing better than I have heard in my life. Every morning is like Christmas morning as I look forward to hearing things I missed before.
I was born in Alexandria Virginia into a family of origin that included the trials and tribulations of a father with bipolar disorder. My father sexually molested me. My mother died at age 38 from cancer. I was sent to live with her parents on a diary farm in Minnesota shortly thereafter. My grandfather died from cancer a few years after my arrival. I had a bit of an Anne of Green Gables upbringing as I competed with milk cows for my hardworking grandmother's attention.
I have generalized anxiety disorder, which is managed by Paxil and prayer. I love to go on "walk abouts" with my camera. I am very interested in geocaching. I am a voracious reader of biographies and autobiographies. I believe in the goodness of God. I have a ragdoll cat that I love with abandon. His name is Beamer because he often "beams in" out of nowhere.
The marriage I share with my husband of few (very few!) words has been a challenge to us both. We have two brilliant children. Our daughter lives far, far away in Germany. We daily learn from our son, who has Asperger's Syndrome.
During our marriage, we have lived in Australia, Guatemala, and Bolivia. We were in Bolivia, South America, working with Habitat for Humanity International. We had the privilege of helping 100 families build 100 homes. We travel annually to Guatemala with a medical missions team.
God willing, I hope to blog my memoirs and day to day treasures. Forthwith, here is some random loveliness encountered on today's urban walk-about, my son and my cat!
