Monthly Archives: October 2012

How Much Is It Worth To You?

Posted on October 28, 2012 by susansplace

The healing continues. It has been four months now since I lost my husband. I wanted to share a recent realization: I have never been more aware of how little material things mean to me at this point in my … Continue reading →

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Presidential Debate

Posted on October 23, 2012 by susansplace

Man, I’m exhausted!

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Americans, cats, democrats, freedom, healing, hope, humor, inspiration, photography, presidential debate, republicans, vote | Leave a comment

Group Therapy for One

Posted on October 16, 2012 by susansplace

Just two days ago I wrote about this being my “quiet time”. Uh huh. Sure. For anyone who knows me, you may have thought “Oh, pleeeeze…!” and you would have been right. At yesterday’s grief support group, I came off … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged benefits of group therapy, death and dying, faith, grief counseling, grief support group, grieving, group therapy, healing, hope, humor, inspiration, loss of a loved one, loudmouth | 7 Comments

The Quiet Time

Posted on October 14, 2012 by susansplace

I’ve been worried because I’ve felt that I have nothing more to say. No more stories. No more memories to share. No more memories to make. I’ve been so quiet. Not mute (far from it!) — perhaps just on pause. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged calm, gratitude, grief, healing, hope, inspiration, nature, photography, quiet, renewed spirit, solitude, spirit | 7 Comments

Let’s Take a Walk

Posted on October 13, 2012 by susansplace

There is nothing better than a walk on the beach to clear the cobwebs from your mind. The fresh, salty air is invigorating. Popping seaweed bulbs under my feet as I go along makes a delicious crunching sound and renews … Continue reading →

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Ohhhhhhh Say,

Posted on October 11, 2012 by susansplace

Can you see?

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged America, American flag, flags, healing, hope, inspiration, life, love, photography, stars and stripes | 2 Comments

When One Door Closes

Posted on October 11, 2012 by susansplace

During the day, the minutes tap dance the hours away and work, as well as play, fill the holes in my heart with a temporary spackle. But when the day is done, the clock’s dance turns into a slow-moving waltz … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged broken heart, doors, grief, healing, hope, inspiration, life, love, nature, photography | 5 Comments

Diamonds in the Rough

Posted on October 5, 2012 by susansplace

Can you believe that? Can you believe the perfection! How can anyone feel sad, when, if they just look closely, nature is at work all around them, making perfect things even more perfect. I love nature’s surprises. They are truly … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged faith, God's love, grief, happiness, healing, hope, inspiration, life, love, nature, photography | 2 Comments

When Life Gives You Turkeys

Posted on October 5, 2012 by susansplace

Make sandwiches. That’s all I got.

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