by Bruce McIntyre | Nov 8, 2013 | Caregiving
Unknown and often unnoticed, you are a hero nonetheless. For your love, sacrificial, is God at his best. You walk by faith in the darkness of the great unknown, And your courage, even in weakness, gives life to your beloved. You hold shaking hands and...
by Bruce McIntyre | Nov 1, 2013 | Caregiving
She sits and waits now, Though it wasn’t long ago that she led a carefree life. She used to go to the movies and out to eat, But now she visits doctors and hospitals, And has become quite the expert in medication side effects and disease. Waiting on her mother and for...
by Bruce McIntyre | Oct 25, 2013 | Resilience
Have you ever done what you don’t feel like doing so you’ll feel better? You know what I mean. For many of us, the thought of exercise, home repairs, financial record keeping, and a ton of other “maintenance” items are almost NEVER what we feel...
by Bruce McIntyre | Oct 22, 2013 | Serendipity
Sometimes, we just can’t fix it. We want to, but the dynamics of the situation are beyond our ability to control. The lyrics of this classic song, Fix You, by Coldplay, capture this sentiment precisely. When you try your best but you don’t succeed When you...
by Bruce McIntyre | Oct 11, 2013 | Serendipity
What will I do when you’re gone? Who’s gonna tell me the truth? Who’s gonna finish the stories I start, The way you always do? When somebody knocks at the door, Someone new walks in. I will smile and shake their hand, But You Can’t Make Old...