Mels Missives

CT Scan – Good News

Updates from blood work & CT scan. On 3/21/2024, Cody had blood work done and a…
Stomach Cancer Diagnosis

Post was originally shared on FB on 3/16 Some of the hardest words I have heard…
The Ugly One

Today, I am feeling ugly. I am scrutinizing every little wrinkle, hair, skin blemish and all.…
A Beautiful Seahorse Has Ascended

Today I learned of the passing of a seahorse friend. Those of us that have had…
What I am doing…and

Life…and So many things have been happening to cause the “I do not matter” psyche. I…
The love of life

Recently, our lives were completely shaken and overturned by the passing of our dear friend, Joe.…
Hot Dago Leftover Fixing

Last week we made Hot Dago’s. These are Italian Sausage patties, with Mozzarella cheese with sauce…
Love – Beyond Reproach

Love. It is a thing. It is an emotion, a feeling, a down in the pit…
An Untrue but Meaningful Memory

Memories. It is truly a piece of the lens that we see the world through. Over…
Post X-Mas Un-Festivities

Short version: my intestines pushed through a small defect/hole (left by other surgeries) and became inflamed,…