Parkinson's Disease Rants & Ramblings Archive
All Things Not Equal
Trees, pastures and homes of childhood friends whisked by as the trusted Jeep and I were bound for morning errands. News on the radio flashed from the unimaginable devastation in the Philippines and the tragic loss of life there to the petty chaos erupting in a Toronto town council meeting over a drug using and […]
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The Moment
We walked slowly down the hill between the waiting guests there to witness the wedding of my son and his soon to be bride. After stepping into the lovingly crafted gazebo we turned to view the stunning young woman about to become his wife as she ascended with the grasp of her father’s arm the […]
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The Knock
In the quiet of the early morning before the bustle of the day commenced, I sat quietly in the consuming arms of peace that enfolded me like a blanket of warmth. Gone were the fits of anger from the day before and gone was the dread of physical challenges and the nag of pains. Though […]
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The Thief
Hard work, planning and preparation had been the cornerstone of the move from the corporate world to private consulting and then the call to Pastor. The house was in order. Suddenly, without a hint of warning, the thief burst through the thoughtfully planned barrier. Not only did he steal flexibility and nimbleness, he has made […]
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Change
The frost covered meadow glistens as the fog rises from the riverbed reminding us that even in the light of the bright morning sun, the cold of winter will soon be at hand. Gone for now are the days of short sleeved strolls down the farm lane. Strolls now are layered and cut short by […]
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Learning The Language
Lying peacefully in the arms of slumber, dreamland was all around. Suddenly a band of wet saliva encased my still sleeping nose perched peacefully near the edge of the bed. An auto reflexive swipe at my proboscis came with a sudden awareness that daybreak was soon upon us. Gracie the now gigantic puppy was alerting […]
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Thunderous Blessings
The streets were crowded in that early evening of mid December in Ahmadabad, India. The court order for custody of my daughter had been signed. We crossed the treacherous threshold to the ashram and wound our way to the entrance for that last visit. My daughter would be soon in my full time care and […]
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The Afterglow
The aftermath of a painful day is like the calm after a storm. An evening of sleep was a respite to the aching battle of the day before. The intensity of the discomfort was not recognized in its midst, but rather plowed under as the day’s agenda unfolded. Pain relievers delivered a slight reprieve from […]
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Surprise Arrival
I read the agreement and corporate disclaimer and grabbed the pen to sign the document. As I began to render my signature, I noticed the familiar slant and broad stroke from years gone by. I raised my hand to examine it to find an absence of tremor at that moment. Pen to paper, I filled […]
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The Gift
The evening dew has turned to morning frost as evidenced in the icy glaze glistening in the dim glow of the dawn. The winds are silent and golden brown leaves fall gently toward the ground from their seasoned perch. The crisp air gripped the silence of the morning as the fully rested puppy galloped, frantically […]
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