Lady of Lavender Cottage

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Lady of Lavender Cottage is where I share thoughts, ideas, attempts at creativity, life in The Midwest, being Noni, and whatever else might be interesting or helpful to others. I have two blog pages, the newest one being a blog about our journey through my husband’s now two-year battle with depression and anxiety. I encourage and appreciate questions, comments, uplifting thoughts, and advice from my readers. All I ask is that you be kind!

Memories: Picking Blackberries With Grandma

July 2, 2019

Originally posted on Lady of Lavender Cottage:
Every summer, just before the Fourth of July, my mom would get my brother and me ready to go to grandma’s for blackberry picking. On the other side of the barbed wire fence was a huge patch of blackberry canes, loaded with big, fat berries just waiting to…

My Husband’s Depression, Part V

June 28, 2019

Today is the first really hot day we’ve had, and I’m forcing myself to stay inside. I’d love to be in the gardens instead, but I’m just not in the mood to deal with this heat. I ventured out this morning long enough to water the plants on the deck, but didn’t linger. Rather than … More My Husband’s Depression, Part V

How I Choose Joy, Part I

February 19, 2019

During the roller coaster ride of a spouse’s depression/anxiety, as a caregiver it is so easy to fall into the muck and mire of frustration, anger, and defeat. These past two years I’ve struggled in the quicksand of constant obsessing over our situation – being fearful of our future, fearful that D’s present condition is as good as it’s … More How I Choose Joy, Part I