This illness may have stolen "time" but it will never steal my love for my husband. In fact, it has shown me just how much I love him.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
The Other Side of Depression - Episode 1
In our 33 years of marriage, my husband has experienced 4 debilitating episodes with depression and anxiety. Let me give you a background on who my husband is; he is hardworking, he is artistic, he is a songwriter, he is a guitarist, he is a drummer, he is a "keyboard-ist", he is a carpenter, he is a furniture maker, he is a craftsman, he is a good husband....and the list can go on and on...He is a DOER. When he is hit by the Depression, he can do NOTHING.
When we were pregnant with our first child over 32 years ago, we saw the depression for the first time. We were young and just didn't fully understand. After about 3 months of taking Valium, he weaned himself off the meds and was fine. We didn't give the illness a second thought. Our nest was getting ready for our first peep.
Though I was young, there was one thing I noticed when the depression hit. I noticed Bob's eyes. They looked painful. It wasn't so much a look of sadness, as it was pain...pain in the brain. Trying to grab hold of life but just not able to reach. Darkness.
When we were pregnant with our first child over 32 years ago, we saw the depression for the first time. We were young and just didn't fully understand. After about 3 months of taking Valium, he weaned himself off the meds and was fine. We didn't give the illness a second thought. Our nest was getting ready for our first peep.
Though I was young, there was one thing I noticed when the depression hit. I noticed Bob's eyes. They looked painful. It wasn't so much a look of sadness, as it was pain...pain in the brain. Trying to grab hold of life but just not able to reach. Darkness.
Friday, July 15, 2011
Sifting Through
I'm famous for getting "big ideas", being excited and then not following through. What is the deal with that? I use to get pretty upset with myself until I realized that I'm "sifting through". It is possible that I could better handle my way of sifting, but I do have fun. My goal here is to encourage you not to give up looking for that dream, whether it is a new job or pursuing your own business, crafts, relationships, studying, or what ever you might find yourself sifting through. If you love new ideas or love revisiting old ones, let me be the first to say, enjoy sifting and finding that gold nugget.
I love to write and for years I kept coming up with grand ideas for writing a novel. Oh, I'd be excited and formulate an outline, write a chapter or two and than, nothing. Finally, my husband said, why don't you write short stories? What a great idea! So, after my first grandchild was born, I decided to write to her and my future grandbabies. Did I do it? Yes,I did. At some point as they get older each one will receive a book
from Grams.
My point is, don't beat yourself up if have not decided what you want to be when you grow up, just keep sifting.
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Finding The Time
Why not make today the day you make a difference in someone's life? Think about what would bring a smile to a face. Open the door for someone, if someone is loading groceries into their car, stop and ask if you could return/use their cart...it doesn't take much. Another thing I like to do is purchase a book and give to someone who has mentioned a topic. Money is on all of our minds during these economic times.
I'd love to hear what you do to touch a life.
I'd love to hear what you do to touch a life.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Book Review
APPRECIATION MARKETING - How To Acheive Greatness Through Gratitude
Tommy Wyatt and Curtis Lewsey
As an empty nester, I decided to start my own business. Now that both of my children are married and on their own I feel like now is the time to try something different.
If you are trying to grow a business you should take the time to read Appreciation Marketing. It is easy to read and full of common sense ideas. Showing appreciation for those around us is not something we should need to think about, it should be who we are but until that transpires, take some advice from these experts.
Think about the people you like to be around or do business with. We all have different personalities but one of the most important things we can do is be positive in all things. Life really does have a way of looking better when we choose that mind-set. Share positive and liftting words with others and it is proven they will want to be around you in one way or another.
If people want to be around you, they will probably want to know what your business is and if it is something they can help you with.
The book is an easy read and full of chuckles.
Tommy Wyatt and Curtis Lewsey
As an empty nester, I decided to start my own business. Now that both of my children are married and on their own I feel like now is the time to try something different.
If you are trying to grow a business you should take the time to read Appreciation Marketing. It is easy to read and full of common sense ideas. Showing appreciation for those around us is not something we should need to think about, it should be who we are but until that transpires, take some advice from these experts.
Think about the people you like to be around or do business with. We all have different personalities but one of the most important things we can do is be positive in all things. Life really does have a way of looking better when we choose that mind-set. Share positive and liftting words with others and it is proven they will want to be around you in one way or another.
If people want to be around you, they will probably want to know what your business is and if it is something they can help you with.
The book is an easy read and full of chuckles.
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