by Tammy Kennington | May 3, 2012
My husband loves honey-do lists–the longer the list, the more satisfied he feels when each item has a bold hash mark through it. Mow the lawn. Done. Change the light fixtures. All set. Pay the bills. Taken care of. Despite Dave’s affinity for these...
by Tammy Kennington | May 1, 2012
“I am by nature a people pleaser, which means that by nature I’m a coward.” –Pastor Mark Bates Those words resounded with me. How many times in my relationships had I been “diplomatic” in order to avoid disappointing someone? ...
by Tammy Kennington | Apr 17, 2012
I can imagine the perfect woman for my husband–and she is not me. Now, I’m not suggesting I would rather Dave be married to someone else. What I am saying is that if I were his best friend, parent, or sibling I would have expected him to marry someone...
by Tammy Kennington | Apr 6, 2012
Dementia has robbed grandma of her memory, but it can’t diminish the love grandpa has for the one he still calls my bride. Grandpa doesn’t see grandma as she is now—confused, anxious and afraid. Instead, grandma is known for whose she is—his wife. Despite the...
by Tammy Kennington | Feb 23, 2011
Why have I decided to be one of millions blogging? Because I have a story to share that continues to unfold page by page, chapter by chapter. Like any story there is a beginning, middle, and end. The beginning was difficult, the middle has been full of both...