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Tag Archives: bereavement
A Wise Old Lady Once Said…
Go to where love is, not where it is supposed to be.
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Tagged bereavement, cats, daughters, faith, fathers, God's love, healing, hope, inspiration, love, mothers, relationships, sons, stepdaughters, true love, unconditional love
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Trust is Hard Sometimes
I adopted Harry and Sally from a shelter in July. Harry settled in fairly quickly. Sally, not so much. You see, she didn’t trust me. Trust is hard sometimes. Her life at the shelter had been challenging at best. She … Continue reading
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Tagged bereavement, cats, faith, healing, hope, inspiration, starting over, trust, trust in God, trust yourself
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The Man in the White Hat
When you lose a loved one, they warn you that there are many “firsts”. They’re usually referring to the first Christmas, the first Easter, the first party without him/her, the first time you go to church alone. And they are … Continue reading
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Tagged bereavement, faith, grieving, healing, hope, humor, inspiration, laughter, photography, widowers, widows
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The Power of Music
The first few bars of “Beautiful Savior” will bring me to the heart of my faith, and sometimes, the core of my sadness, instantly. Listening to anything by Journey will conjure up the “sparky” side of me and make me … Continue reading
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Tagged artists, bereavement, cures for depression, depression, faith, grief, healing, hope, inspiration, Lawrence Welk, loss, music, musicians, photography
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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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Blind Faith
I have been so saddened by the news of those 26 angels that lost their lives at the hands of such evil. It has been hard for me to think of much else these days. I know that I’m not … Continue reading
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Tagged bereavement, blind faith, faith, God's love, healing, hope, inspiration, sadness
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Believe!
Dear E, Last December, I vowed to make my 65th year “the best year ever”. I wrote those words in my journal. I promised to get fit. To work less. To start a blog. To spend more time on the … Continue reading
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Tagged bereavement, birthday, faith, God's love, grief support, healing, hope, inspiration, loss
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