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Unconditional Love
My daughter called me this morning, from across the country. First she texted at o’dark thirty; “Are you up?” It was about 5:45 am. I stumbled out of bed and grabbed my cell phone to see who it was. This … Continue reading
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Tagged a mother's love, daughters, Families, forgiveness, God, grief, healing, loss of loved ones, missing my mother, mothers, sons, unconditional love
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Ambience for One
Some days, God gives you just the extra serving of soul food you needed — just the extra helping to keep your spirit smiling. Today, I was elected to serve on our church council. I am proud of this achievement, … Continue reading
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Tagged be kind to one another, Christian faith, faith, God, God's love, healing, hope, inspiration, loneliness, love one another, power of prayer, Prayer
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Sanity Soldiers
It’s been seven months. I sit in my old, flannel robe. Lost the tie years ago, so it’s wrapped tightly around me, kimono-style. Old gym socks on my feet. Arms wrapped around my knees, I huddle on the couch, staring … Continue reading
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Tagged bereavement, counselors, cures for depression, depression, faith, family, friends, God, grief support, healing, hope, inspiration, loss of husband, pastors
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Big Black Cow and Other Thanksgiving Blessings
This was supposed to be a hard one. My first Thanksgiving after… you know. But in fact, it was one of the nicest days I’ve spent in a very long time. I am so incredibly blessed. I had prepared for … Continue reading
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Tagged bereavement, cows, faith, God, grief, healing, hope, inspiration, memories, photography, Thanksgiving, therapy
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My PW’s
Today was one of those days when after a fulfilling church service, coffee with friends turned into a raucous laugh-fest! One funny story led to another and we laughed hard – conjuring up grunts and frowns from the folks sitting … Continue reading
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Tagged bereavement, faith, friends, God, God's love, grief, grief support, healing, hope, inspiration, love, Thanksgiving
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This Says It All
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Tagged faith, family, friends, God, grieving, healing, hope, inspiration, life, love, nature, photography
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A Long Road to Recovery
I am continually amazed at how deep the hole is that contains my grief. How naive can one soul be? Did I think this would be easy? How funny, too, that Sundays are on one hand my favorite days, and … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian faith, doubt, faith, God, God's love, grief, grieving, hope, inspiration, Prayer
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How do you eat your Cherrios?
Dear Cooper, It was great seeing you after church today! I enjoyed talking to you. Thanks for sharing your pumpkin cookie with me! I liked the way you ate your cookie: first the stem; then the left eye; then the … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, childhood, faith, God, hope, humor, inspiration, Jesus loves me, Prayer, six years old, Sunday School
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We’re Outta Kleenex
And another thing. The blessing that is the relationship between a mother and her grown daughters — well, it’s hard to describe. I am beyond fortunate to have this gift. And it’s a true gift from God. During this last … Continue reading
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Tagged faith, God, grieving, healing, healing tears, hope, inspiration, nature, photography, Prayer, West Virginia
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