Category Archives: Healing

Final Update on My Beloved’s Leg

Posted on December 8, 2016 by russtowne

After over two weeks with her left leg above her heart, My Beloved’s leg has healed to the point where she can walk on it without much discomfort (versus excruciating pain just a few days ago.) She is up and … Continue reading →

Posted in Gratitude, Healing, Health, Kindness, Uncategorized | Tagged gratititude, healing, health, kindness, Love | 22 Comments

My Beloved

Posted on December 7, 2016 by russtowne

Several of you have asked for update regarding Heidi. Her situation is improving. They put her back on one of the antibiotic drugs they thought was causing the allergy reaction and gave a different non-drowsy drug to her for the allergic reaction, … Continue reading →

Posted in Gratitude, Healing, Love, Uncategorized | Tagged gratitude, healing, Love | 20 Comments

Posted on December 4, 2016 by russtowne

I wanted to give to you an update regarding My Beloved. On the first day of our vacation to Disneyland with our grandson, his parents, and our adult daughter Stephanie, Heidi’s left leg was invaded by a super-aggressive infection. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Healing, Health, Uncategorized | Tagged healing, health, infection, Love, wife | 29 Comments

Being There

Posted on September 29, 2016 by russtowne

Many of the most powerful moments in my life, the times I feel the most alive, the most useful, and the most connected to everyone and everything are those times I am there when someone needs me the most. Just … Continue reading →

Posted in Anger, Friendship, Gratitude, Healing, Pain & Grief, Uncategorized | Tagged Friendship, gratitude, Grief, healing, pain | 8 Comments

For All Who Grieve and Struggle Just to Get Through Each Day

Posted on September 11, 2015 by russtowne

May healing tears become joyous and wash our eyes so we may see with our hearts all the goodness and greatness within ourselves and others, and the miracles all around us. With Love, Russ

Posted in Adversity, Beauty, Challenges, Crying, Dealing with Pain & Grief, Death, Feelings/Emotions, Healing, Heart, Joy & Happiness, Loneliness | Tagged heart, joy, miracles, struggle, tears | 8 Comments

“Scars Are Only Ugly to People Who Can’t See”

Posted on August 16, 2015 by russtowne

Wisdom from an “old man.” Love and Grieving With Love, Russ

Posted in Healing, Love, Pain & Grief | Tagged grieving, healing, loss, Love, scars | 1 Comment

Posted on December 29, 2014 by russtowne

I love the story at Misifusa’s blog that is linked below. I’d have re-blogged it if it wasn’t already a reblog. I am inspired yet saddened by what Anonymous must be going through to write such a letter, and for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Acceptance, Adversity, Anger, Authentic Living, Beauty, Bullying, Challenges, Choices, Compassion, Connection/Connecting, Growth/Learning, Healing, Illness, LIfe Lessons, Making the World a Better Place, Stories That Touched Me, Suffering | Tagged acceptance, anonymous, bullying, letter, Love, Richard Paul Evans, Tourette's | 9 Comments

“Slices of Life” has Been Released!

Posted on September 28, 2014 by russtowne

http://www.amazon.com/Slices-Life-Anthology-Selected-Non-Fiction/dp/1500314447/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1411923074&sr=8-8&keywords=Russ+Towne I’m pleased to announce that Slices of Life has been released and is available on Amazon.com! Slices of Life is an anthology of the selected non-fiction stories. From heart-warming memories of childhood, to humorous perspectives on aging and inspiring … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, Children, Connection/Connecting, Courage, Dealing with Pain & Grief, Dreams, Generosity, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Gratitude, Healing, Humor, Inspiring, Joy & Happiness, Kindness, Life, LIfe Lessons, Loss, Love, Making Memories, Making the World a Better Place, Non-Fiction, Non-fiction Stories I've Written, Non-Fiction Writing I've Done, Optimism, Pain & Grief, Parenting, Success, Talent, Teamwork, Time, True Stories I've Written, Truth, Unexpected Pleasures, Writing, Writing Project Updates | Tagged aging, anthology, challenges, children, Family, humor, inspiring, kindnes, non-fiction, Relationships, short stories, Slices of Life, social encounters, survival | 27 Comments

A Warm Heart on a Cold Day

Posted on September 9, 2014 by russtowne

From the time I was a young boy all the way through my most of my thirties I tended not to fit in with most of my peers. I was introverted, socially awkward, lacked confidence, and often felt shunned and … Continue reading →

Posted in Adversity, Bullying, Challenges, Connection/Connecting, Dealing with Pain & Grief, Goodness, Healing, Making Memories, Making the World a Better Place, Non-fiction Stories I've Written, Youth | Tagged alone, bullying, childhood, compassion, introverted, kindness, loneliness, taunting, teasing, youth | 29 Comments

When Words Fail Hugs Often Help

Posted on January 30, 2014 by russtowne

It can be frustrating to want to help someone and not know what to do or say. Sometimes when words fail, My Beloved and I just hug each other tightly for as long as it takes, letting the hug do … Continue reading →