Articles by Amy Shankland

Sandwiched Three children and one in Heaven. Seven grandchildren. 19 great-grandchildren. And one great-great-grandchild. My 88-year-old mother has quite the family tree surrounding her! I started counting everyone recently because…

Sandwiched I know I’ve shared tips in the past in this column about how to handle worry and stress. I’m blessed to have many tools in my “arsenal” to battle…

Sandwiched If you’ve been reading my column for any length of time, you’ll notice the topics vary from serious, to stressful, to downright silly. I think those adjectives perfectly describe…

Sandwiched This year has been tough on all of us, but of course it’s been especially tough on those most vulnerable to COVID-19 and the medical professionals who care for…

Sandwiched After last week’s column filled with grumbles and grouchiness, an announcement from my mom’s assisted living facility was a welcome sight. They asked residents’ families and friends to drop…

Sandwiched COVID-19 has certainly wreaked havoc on our emotions. I know I’ve often felt sadness, confusion, and fear this year. Without my worry shelf and my faith, I’d be a…

Sandwiched When I will look back on 2020, I know that I, along with all of you, will shudder. The year not only brought COVID-19 and other challenges that rocked…

Sandwiched Alright, back to being serious. Today I’m giving a shout out to the heroes in long-term care facilities – specifically, my mother’s. For privacy reasons, I’ve never written my…

Sandwiched I lied to my mother last week. And I had the support of my family and friends to do it. Let’s rewind. I’ve shared with you all in past…