Chocolates and Tissues

    A blog about mental health, finding joy, and living life to its fullest.

    Tag: house guests

    • After the Guests Leave

      There is always that immediate feeling of complete silence after the guests leave. I can almost hear a humming sound in the air. What is that? Did I hear the faint footsteps of my two grandsons? Was that a giggle out in the backyard? What is that shadow near the window? It usually takes me…

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    • Anticipating Visitors

      I enjoy getting the house ready when I am anticipating visitors. Next weekend my daughter and her two oldest sons arrive for a week-long visit. Her youngest son will stay home with Daddy. I cannot wait for the adventures that await us as we visit a family ranch, go to the zoo, go to the…

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