Ezekiel Herman Henslee was an amazing cat with a strong spirit. Zeke, a grey tabby cat, was quite the companion, hunter, and teacher. This cat enjoyed taking long walks, sometimes three miles long, with me, my husband, and dog. He wouldn’t tag along every evening…just sometimes, when he felt like it. Zeke was his own… Continue reading Cat with a Strong Spirit
Category: Essay
Uncertain Heart by Susan Corbin, PhD.
Is my Evie going to die? This was the question terrifying me as my husband, John and I drove from Dallas to our home in Austin on a cold and rainy December 26th morning. I feared we would lose our youngest grand-baby at 10-months old. Yet, I tried to maintain some… Continue reading Uncertain Heart by Susan Corbin, PhD.
“My Barb”
Before she called me Mom, I was My Barb. I loved it. I met my daughter when she was 10 years of age. If not by the grace of her dying Uncle Ray, I would not have any children. But, he needed to grant a wish for his best friend before he passed away. The… Continue reading “My Barb”
Butterflies
Before my brother, David, passed away, we had a few conversations about life after death. He was suffering from numerous health challenges at the time. Once, he told me that after he died, he would send me butterflies. He does. Funny enough, I get this tickly feeling in my stomach, otherwise known as “butterflies in my… Continue reading Butterflies