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Grief Shared, Grief Diminished
I am in a good place right now. But there are no guarantees. I don't know my future, but I know the One who does.
Take Time to Mourn
There are numerous kinds of mourning in our lives every day. I encourage you to do as William Shakespeare recommended several hundred years ago: take the time to mourn. Then you will mend.
Five Years and Counting
Though our marriage is close to perfect, it is not perfect. There are flaws in each of us--and because I know me, they seem really glaring at times.
Pick the Fruit
Sometimes, the passing of time scares me. I realize my [...]
Three Thanksgivings
There are many Thanksgivings I could write about, but I'm going [...]
Tomorrow Comes the Song
You can hope for tomorrow, when you will enjoy the song. Whether your loss is divorce. Death. Terminal illness. Chronic illness. Loss of a job. It hurts. Badly. Unendingly. But tomorrow....comes the song.
He Is Our Strength
I'm so glad I can put my trust in the God who not only made everything, He is everything. And He cares about me!
Grandma’s Rolling Pin
Grandma has been gone for more than forty years. She listened to everything I wanted to tell her. Played games with me. Laughed at our silly jokes. When we talked, she focused completely on me--something special when growing up in a large family. What are your memories of your grandma, nana, nonnie, granny, or grammie?.....
The Presence of Absence
One day, though, the sun will peek through just as the fog was dispelled on my early morning walk last week.
Tender Mercies
My hope for you is you sense the tender mercies of our Father.....
Love Hurts–But It’s Worth It
They said goodbye here on Earth but this is not the end, but the beginning of eternity for Chuck. We'll see him later--on the other side.
I Will Trust
There have been many times that I've been afraid in my life. As a young child, the fears were different, though no less great than my adult fears. As a youngster, I was terribly afraid of the dark.
What’s Your Role?
What's your role? What's difficult or good about it? And if you have/had a "world's best mom," give her a call and thank her. I wish I could call my mom, but I'll see her later in heaven.
Surprised by Joy
Yesterday, September 13, was a day to remember and celebrate. It was five years ago on September 13, 2013 that Jim asked me to marry him. I was surprised, yet not so surprised that he popped the question.
Consider the Lily
I love the long days, longer twilight, and warm evenings of summer. But without anything I can do, the days shorten. I hear the crickets sing at night as I take one last stroll around our yard. The days are marching toward a new season--and I can't stop the march.
For Jane
It's probably too much to expect being filled with joy right now, but my prayer is for anyone who is reading this that they will be filled with joy and peace.
Waning Summer
Autumn means things are starting to die. I'm very aware of death and loss,
It Was Great!
Entertainment, food, and family... Our time together as a family was so good. Nightly, we ate our meal together, with reports about what we'd done during the day. We were entertained by lovely music, a superb ice skating show, gorgeous scenery, and delicious food.