Have you ever said, “I’m not where I thought I would be?” Some seasons of your life take you by complete surprise, no matter how you prepare or think you’re ready for them. I always knew life would have twists and turns. But it wasn’t until recently that I realized most of my life has…
Do you wonder how to help your elderly parent when you can’t visit during the COVID-19 pandemic? In the past few weeks, helping elderly parents in assisted living facilities, nursing homes and hospitals has become a real challenge. To protect our most vulnerable, social distancing requirements now limit or even prohibit visitors. In many facilities,…
Should you be concerned about the coronavirus? On our recent travels, the virus caused changes to our ship’s schedule and raised alarms amongst travelers. As the virus makes headlines, people throughout the world watch the trends and wonder what it means for them. Should you be concerned? I have four pieces of advice for you…
I have been looking forward to 2020, anxious to turn the page to a new year and start anew, but first I need to offer a toast to 2019! I’m not done with last year yet. I need to look back, reflect and learn, and most of all say thank you! They say “live in…
Merry Christmas – and peace to all on this Christmas day! As I pause for a moment in the middle of the day, I hope that you have found a quiet moment of peace in your home today! In our home here in Alaska, the house was bustling and loud a few short minutes ago…