Matthew’s sweater

In my post the Gift I told the story of my little brother Matthew, and his short time with us. Today my little Elaina is cozy in his bright blue green squirrel sweater. Something about seeing the sweater on a very alive and healthy little one brings healing. It helps me remember Matthew as a…

Listening in the rain

I knew it would happen... I live in the BC rain forest after all. Yesterday the time came when I had to deliver 100 newspapers in the rain. And just to make it more interesting there were extra flyers. But I am not going to complain because when I came home after a couple hours,…

Discharged

In my post "I can see clearly now" I shared the story of my decision to start lmedication for mental health. The prologue to that story is that last Wednesday I had my final appointment with my psychiatrist and I feel like I graduated from something. It has been six years since I became aware…

My favourite month

Oh September... cooler air, colourful leaves, new activities and my birthday! (35 is coming....) Today I think about all of the teachers, staff and students on their first day. My little niece is starting Kindergarten today. As a kid and even a college student, I was one of the weird ones who looked forward to…