Tag Archives: death

Work in Progress

Posted on July 28, 2012 by

Who am I? It’s been so long since I’ve thought about just me. Well, it’s all about me now. Like it or not. I’ve got some choices. I can continue riding that same old train of habits that have held … Continue reading →

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A Glimpse Through God’s Eyes

Posted on June 29, 2012 by

I’m working through some heavy stuff, so if you’re not in the mood, just move to the next blog! I understand! Having lost my husband of 24 years 19 days ago, I still find myself at the bottom of a … Continue reading →

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Send Me A Sign

Posted on June 23, 2012 by

It is so quiet. The air conditioner makes a terrible rattle. Never noticed that before. The clock in the office softly ticks the seconds away. Time is passing. Time did not stand still. I could swear it stood still. Thirteen … Continue reading →

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God’s Will Be Done

Posted on June 11, 2012 by

Reaching for a coffee cup, yesterday came back to her in a flood of vivid recollection. The sight of it. The smell of it. The pain of it. His breathing had been so labored for several days now. He was … Continue reading →

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Pastor’s Sermon

Posted on April 2, 2012 by

Due to my husband’s illness, we were unable to attend Palm Sunday services today. This is the first day of Holy Week, leading to resurrection Sunday – Easter! We were extremely fortunate that Pastor emailed his sermon to us. It … Continue reading →

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Easter Reminds Me of Thanksgiving

Posted on March 29, 2012 by

Easter reminds me of Thanksgiving. And Thanksgiving reminds me of Hong Kong. In 1990, I took a job in Hong Kong. My husband came along,  and as he likes to say, “to carry my bags”. We were fortunate to stay … Continue reading →

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My Trees

Posted on March 27, 2012 by

Anyone who knows me knows that I love trees. This heritage Oak, for example. It has probably been living on that spot for 100 years or more. Notice that the ranch fencing, which was constructed long ago, was built around … Continue reading →

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Cancer is Just Like Divorce

Posted on March 25, 2012 by

One of my good friends emailed me today and said, “…I will try to do better at keeping in contact with you but sometimes we feel, mistakenly or not, that we don’t have the right words or are afraid of … Continue reading →

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Easy – Smeezy

Posted on March 24, 2012 by

I found the following quote on http://www.400daystil40.wordpress.com. Check out her blog. She’s doing some good work! Life is not easy for any of us.  But what of that?  We must have perseverance and above all confidence in ourselves.  We must … Continue reading →

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You Become What You See

Posted on March 22, 2012 by

In Leaning Into Sharp Points, Practical Guidance and Nurturing Support for Caregivers, Stan Goldberg, PhD, he talks about the fact that a person with a terminal illness lives every minute with it. As the illness progresses, the room becomes filled … Continue reading →

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