Posts Categorized: The Counselor Is In

“Thanks for the Memories” was a song made popular by Frank Sinatra many years ago. Going down my list of things I am thankful and grateful for, memories are near the top. Looking through many accumulated photos in my files to find pictures for my new website design, blogs, etc., I was made aware again of…

Choices – there are many days I do not want to make the tough choices.  It’s hard work and requires discipline, self-control and restraint. There are days I don’t want to get out of bed and go to work, or face another day of care-giving, clean my house, spend time grieving my losses or doing…

“Against the assault of laughter, nothing can stand.” Mark Twain Laughter – what a blessing it is; that in the midst of pain and sorrow, we can find humor in our circumstances and laugh. “When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on. And swing!” Leo Buscaglia Humor is…

Adversity a blessing? You got to be kidding! Who would even consider such a thing? Who wants adversity? And how can misfortunes or hard times ever be considered a blessing? And yet, when I am honest with myself, it is precisely in those times of difficulties and hard times where I have grown, learned I could do…

There are two trees in the back of my house. Their trunks touching, roots entwining, they reach high into the sky – together – yet separate. They are a symbol of the life I shared with my husband – separate yet with deep, entwining and supporting roots. The love we shared was as deep and…

What!  Thank you for runny noses, staying up all night, cereal dumped on the floor, clothes strewn everywhere, muddy feet, muddy floors, dogs and cats and garter snakes? Yes, even with sleepless nights, worried nights, No’s, stomping feet and even I hate you’s, there is nothing like my kids.  Through thick and thin, I love…

Who can put a value on friendship? Friends – true friends – are like gold. Over the years there have been many people who have moved in and out of my life. Some have simply been nodding acquaintances or associates I have worked with professionally. Others came into my life when I needed someone I…

I am thankful for time. Every day I have 24 hours to use. And yet, it seems I get so little done. But is it because I need more minutes in a day or because I need to allocate my time more efficiently? How many minutes in a day do I waste worrying about the…

So what is a blessing anyway? The Encarta Dictionary gives us these examples: Help that is believed to come from God or another deity; a religious act bestowing blessings on others; a prayer of thanks before a meal, approval or good wishes or something fortunate that has come your way for which you are glad…

A couple of weeks ago, a good friend of mine threw out a challenge to her friends: for one week write down five blessings every day. I was one of those friends. “Will you do it,” she asked. My response: “Yes, of course, and the list of blessings is endless.” As I starting writing down…