Tag Archives: friend

Barren Walls/Blossoming Heart

Posted on September 23, 2011 by jroesler728

I wanted to visit my friend in her home one last time before she moved to a senior living facility with supportive services. This home, from which she will soon move, has the fragrance of a sanctuary for me and … Continue reading →

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A Medal and Memories

Posted on September 21, 2011 by jroesler728

The Wisconsin Senior Olympic event that was scheduled for September 2, at the Zoo had to be canceled because of heat and humidity.  My head knew this was a wise call but my heart sank. I wanted to do this … Continue reading →

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Uncrushable Memory Faith

Posted on September 19, 2011 by jroesler728

I called my friend tonight to ask what she has learned about her son’s diagnostic work up. She had already told me that he had a lump on his neck and that a needle biopsy had revealed cancer.  We were … Continue reading →

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You’re Going to Have a Home!

Posted on August 29, 2011 by jroesler728

My heart was heavy as I drove the forty minutes that my GPS said would be needed to get to the address I had touched on the screen. I was sad because the friend I had hoped could go with … Continue reading →

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What Do You Say When…

Posted on July 1, 2011 by jroesler728

What do you say when there is nothing to say? My friend had been battling leukemia for many years. The dreaded waiting period between the routine blood draws and the test reports had become fraught with familiar anxiety. I waited … Continue reading →

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A Tribute to My Husband

Posted on June 17, 2011 by jroesler728

Since his stroke 8 years ago many of the things my husband, Virgil, did without a thought now require time, concentration and humility. Words can be elusive and repair of normal appliances or machinery is daunting.  This can be illustrated … Continue reading →

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Jolted by Memories

Posted on May 2, 2011 by jroesler728

More than 50 years ago… We were friends. I don’t mean just friends, we were glued to each other. I don’t know if it was by choice or because we were the only girls in our class of 5 in … Continue reading →

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