Tag Archives: lessons

A Lesson I have felt for a long time; for Dad

Posted on June 20, 2021 by dfolstad58

LIFE LESSONS You may have thought I didn’t see, Or that I hadn’t heard, Life lessons that you taught to me, But I got every word. Perhaps you thought I missed it all, And that we’d grow apart, But Dad, … Continue reading →

Posted in family | Tagged Dad, father's day, Heart, heartfelt, lessons, Love, poem, thanks | 12 Comments

Three Little Random Thoughts #10 – Cowboy Sayings, Lessons, and Fruit

Posted on June 15, 2021 by dfolstad58

Welcome and Thanks for visiting my blog – Life and Random Thinking. – David My first Random Thought today is about Fruit. Outside in my backyard is my cherry tree. The leaves fall off in the fall so it looks … Continue reading →

Posted in Just being creative, Three Little Random Thoughts | Tagged cherries, cowboys, elephants, fruit, growth, lessons, prune, sayings, sidney poitier, small steps | 19 Comments

Tears expected, or not

Posted on June 6, 2020 by dfolstad58

Thanks for visiting Life and Random Thinking today. – David There is a saying that time heals wounds, but I think some wounds never heal completely. They can still twinge a hot stab of pain that usually passes quickly to … Continue reading →

Posted in family, Just being creative | Tagged healing, heart attack, lessons, Lillian Folstad, Love, memory, remembrance, sharing, speak up, Time | 30 Comments

Dear Mom & Dad, thank you so much

Posted on May 25, 2020 by dfolstad58

Today I was walking in the rain and sharing with my son (again) about some of the many gifts I have received from my parents. My parents gave my brother and I wonderful gifts and experiences growing up. But there … Continue reading →

Posted in family, Just being creative | Tagged diy, Do it yourself, family, gifts, Learning, lesson, lessons, parents, reading | 31 Comments

It’s been a year,what a change – my wife inspired this one

Posted on September 23, 2019 by dfolstad58

(September 19, 2019) Dave, it’s hard to believe that just one year ago today was your first day of dialysis. You were one of those whose life was saved by your dear friend Greg, who gave one of his own … Continue reading →

Posted in FAVORITE POSTS - A Few of them ♥, health | Tagged Dialysis, hope, kidney transplant, lessons, one year, Time | 21 Comments

Getting old is a pain in the…

Posted on May 3, 2018 by dfolstad58

My grandma (Baba) used to tell me that in her mind she was still 18, and she told me this when she was in her 80’s. She was a fun person who after she turned eighty started celebrating her birthdays … Continue reading →