My dear, sweet Mom

After leaving my hometown for more than 30 years, destiny brought me back home. My relationship with my mother grew stronger and I cherished the 11 years we had together before she lost her memories. Her birthday was on May 10 and sometimes would fall on Mother's Day. Mom died three days after her 92nd birthday - ten years ago.

Thoughts on writing

"Writing should be a happy experience without any pressure. The end result is words on the page. Publishing is just an added bonus."   ~ Phillip Margolin

"Rather than being a writer, I was a narrator of the movie in my brain."  ~ Herschel Cobb

Is it spring yet?

In just spring, the daffodils are...the snow is no more. It is time we welcome spring and beg it to stay around until the warm breezes usher in summer.

Book II Chapter 3: Their Home

Dianna startled herself awake and almost fell as she stepped on to the cold bedroom floor. She fumbled to put on her furry slippers. She had the dream again. The dream felt so real she was relieved to be awake in the early morning light and find herself safely in her bedroom. Michael's musical snore was comforting now. She shook suddenly and the October chill chased her dream away for the moment as she returned from the bathroom and rolled back into bed. She buried her entire body underneath the fluffy down comforter and thought, Michael is still here beside me sharing our own bed. Thank you dear God. Please send my special 'grandma angel' to keep us safe. 

Another excerpt from Book II

Two days later, after being transferred out of intensive care, and more tests to determine her status, Dianna was released from the hospital and Michael was happy to be taking her home. He was relieved that she recovered quickly, relieved she was back to her feisty self, and relieved that they would be together to share their life. Routine as it may be, they loved each other and being together was their purpose.

Love brought us together,

love will keep us that way forever.

Forever in time;

we will take care of each other.

In good times and bad,

happy or sad, 

whatever life will bring...

Forever in Time - Chapter 1

Excerpts from Book II - Forever in Time, the continuing love story from Decision or Destiny

Michael's my angel. What would I ever do without him? He might have to be my voice from now on...

Time seemed to fly like a race car and Dianna was transferred to intensive care for closer observation. Before being moved she was introduced to the neurologist that would follow her and supervise her recovery. Doctor Cervello, tall with posture that increased his height, was an upbeat medical professional. He candidly announced that her condition was serious and more tests would be performed to find the possible cause. Along with his bluntness, Doctor Cervello urged Dianna to stay positive, "Don't be sad, think of good things. We will be watching you closely."

~ Forever in Time, Chapter 1