Family gatherings are a great time to catch up on the latest happenings of family. I love seeing how much taller my nieces and nephews have grown. I especially love watching the new parents, with a look that is a combination of wonder and terror mixed with love as they look at their newborn babies. Continue reading “Making the Most of Family Gatherings”
On a recent flight from Charlotte to Los Angeles, I sat next to a gentleman who has had quite a rough year. Without going into a lot of detail, he spoke with me about the recent passing of his father. For many, the thought of losing a parent would be rather hard, but for my traveling companion, he spoke of his father’s passing as somewhat of a relief. You see, his father began to suffer from cognitive impairment earlier in the year so much that he was eventually confined to a nursing home. His health deteriorated quite rapidly, and he was only in the nursing home for about three months when he passed. Continue reading “Lessons From a Five-Hour Flight”
