Goodbye Ruby Tuesday
Every now and then I read a news story about how volunteering helps teens or war veterans deal with depression and stress. Here is some more information about how volunteering… Read more Goodbye Ruby Tuesday →
My Friend Pam
In the past I’ve written tributes to lost friends George, Mary, and Steve. Today I want to share the tribute I wrote for my friend Pam. She was killed last month in a head-on collision. Pam’s daughters agreed that we should share this, and one of her daughters read the words at Pam’s funeral. Pam’s church was so full I stood at the back and people were seated in the entryway outside of the sanctuary to say goodbye to this remarkable woman. As the terrible shock is wearing off, the… Read more My Friend Pam →
My Friend George
My friend George died on April 29th. I wrote most of this post on May 1st, but it seemed too soon. I left it here in my draft folder and… Read more My Friend George →
Compassion
In my recent post (Hope Snorts) I wrote about how I’m coming to terms with all of my son Liam’s possible and probably futures including the real possibility of losing… Read more Compassion →
The Shape and Texture of a Decade
Eight days ago, I attended my 20 year high school reunion. It was good to see old friends, but I found I am an entirely different person than I was… Read more The Shape and Texture of a Decade →
This is Us
I love to hear how people met, what circumstances brought two strangers together to form a couple. Those stories are endearing, and every couple has one, yet they’re often not… Read more This is Us →
When Your Dreams Come True . . . A Cautionary Tale With Cake
Hello, dearest Reader! How are you today? Are you a writer, a member of the Heartland (CHD families), or just someone bitten by the Amanda bug? Not to worry, no… Read more When Your Dreams Come True . . . A Cautionary Tale With Cake →
We Changed The World
I wrote this over the weekend and planned to post it tomorrow, but I’ve been really sick and wanted to take a second to make sure this was posted since… Read more We Changed The World →
Amanda Rose Adams 