Stepping out of my Comfort Zone–Overcoming Adversity

I often wonder why I have trouble erasing certain events in my life–events which didn’t feel very good at the time and continue to haunt me today. For example, in grade 7, we were asked to stand up in class and the  music teacher went up and down the rows while we sang a song. She tapped the chosen few on their shoulders to be in the choir. You can probably guess that I wasn’t chosen. Even today I am self-conscious about my singing and the only place you will hear me singing... 

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Great new book: Overcomers Inc.; true stories of hope,courage & inspiration

  Later this month a geat new book  titled ‘Overcomers Inc.: True stories of hope, courage and inspiration’ is being released. Here is a summary of the book: Overcomers, Inc: True stories of hope, courage, and inspiration will give readers the knowledge and emotional resilience to face the most difficult times of life by sharing inspiring stories of triumph. You will find this a book of diversity. There are many authors, from many walks of life. However, they all share a common bond.... 

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What about the Children of Families with Dementia?

When I started writing my blogs and articles a few months ago, I did it because I couldn’t ignore my inner voice. A voice telling me to share what I am learning as I journey along this road with my husband and his dementia. I am surprised at the impact writing has had on my life. Besides releasing deeply buried emotions, it is giving me clarity about the road ahead. It is giving me a purpose to this time in my life. But one of my greatest joys and surprises has been connecting with the children... 

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A story about enjoying the moment & our perception of it

Last week a business partner of mine sent me this true story. I want to share it with you because it relates to one of the biggest lessons I am learning about living with my husband’s dementia–being present in the moment… Washington, DC Metro Station on a cold January morning. A man with a violin plays six Bach pieces for about 45 minutes. During that time approx. 2 thousand people passed through the station, most of them on their way to work. After 3 minutes a middle-aged man... 

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