Hi, there. Welcome to Life Captured! I am opening up today about hospice care and how deeply it impacts the whole family. Writing was a vital lifeline for me during my own cancer treatments, even though I was just sending out group emails instead of running a blog like this. Now that my mom is … Read more
Hi there! Welcome back to Life Captured. Unplanned Adventures & Thrift Store Jackpots! 🛍️ Today took a totally unexpected turn into pure fun and laughs! It started out like any other day, pretty low-key. Just the usual routine of driving my oldest granddaughter to her summer activities and working on an art project. But today also … Read more
The other day, I had one of those rare, quiet moments where I realized just how much beauty and comedy, is tucked into the corners of a normal day. It hit me: Every day is full of surprises. As mentioned before, I write content to auto post. Yesterday’s can be other days or even a few … Read more
Hi everyone, and welcome back to Life Captured! Have you ever visited Topeka, Kansas? Beyond being the state capital, it sits right at the geographic center of the lower 48 states. It’s also a city packed with incredible history. For instance, did you know that Topeka lawyer Harry Colmery actually drafted the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of … Read more
Hi, welcome back to Life Captured. Last week, I shared Part 1 of my diagnosis. Today, we move from the chaotic emergency room to my official hospital room. I also want to introduce a man who changed my life forever. Meeting Dr. Andersen Meet Dr. Andersen. I love this man. It is not a romantic love, … Read more
Hi everyone, and welcome back to Life Captured. For this My Sunday Snapshot, I’m breaking my ‘fewer words’ rule to talk about something heavy. Hoarding is a deeply personal and difficult mental health challenge. It’s important to acknowledge that the burden isn’t just felt by the person living through it. It’s a weight that neighbors … Read more
A living post for an evolving life. Hi, welcome to Life Captured. Yesterday, I had one of those rare, quiet moments where I realized just how much beauty is tucked into the corners of a normal day. It hit me: “Every day is…” something. Sometimes it’s breathtaking, sometimes it’s just messy and real, but it is always … Read more
“I’m a girl wrestler, of course I make boys cry” Hello, Welcome to Life Captured! Meet the belle of the brawl Back when my son wrestled (2000’s) there was not enough girls to have a league of their own. Now there are many girls wrestling. Yesterday, Brie participated in kids club regionals. She placed 2nd. … Read more
Debra Ellen shares personal stories that reflect life lessons learned over the years, emphasizing the value of relationships and experiences.