Tag Archives: “sandwich generation”
A LOT ON MY SHOULDERS
I have wondered if someday I’ll be an “open-faced sandwich”. Thinking this isn’t helpful. It starts to feel that I’m wishing my parents were gone. I was actually thinking it meant my kids were more independent. The truth is, I just need less squeezing. I’ve decided that my husband is the pickle, and Rosa is the toaster. Continue reading
FROM MOTHER BEAR TO DAUGHTER BEAR
My mom was crying. She continued sharing, “She told me that I will move – it is for sure! They’re not going to punish me for falling out of my wheelchair; they’re going to make sure I’m with dad, and soon! I am so happy – I believe her. She was so nice to me. I am definitely next on the list. She said she spoke with everyone in charge and they all in agreement about this! Isn’t that wonderful? Continue reading
THE SAND AND THE SEA, TEN YEARS LATER
An image came to me. It was so clear. It was amazing. I felt like I was there. Here was what I told her. “I am sitting facing my daughter. We are on a patio overlooking the ocean at a villa, somewhere in Italy perhaps. It is ten years from now. I am very, very rich. We are traveling through Europe. Did you know I’ve hardly gone anywhere? I have never had a vacation that’s relaxing. It’s a beautiful day. There is an aqua ocean in the distance. It is sunny, and she and I are enjoying our trip together.” I continued to describe my vision to Connie. “My daughter looks confident and beautiful,” I said. “She is laughing and enjoying her life. She is amazed that my promise that I’d be successful actually happened. She didn’t believe it!” Continue reading







